Dogs 20 across and those figures associated with crooks? Crossword Clue

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The hint for today's crossword puzzle is brought you by "Irish Times Crosaire" and the clue we are solving today is "Dogs 20 across and those figures associated with crooks?".

Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

The clue for today's crossword puzzle is "Dogs 20 across and those figures associated with crooks?" The answer for this clue is "GERMANSHEPHERDS". Let's analyze why this clue has this answer:

1. The clue starts with "Dogs". This indicates that the answer relates to a specific breed or type of dogs.
2. Next, we have "20 across". This suggests that we need to look for a word that fits in the 20th box across the crossword grid.
3. Finally, we have "those figures associated with crooks". This implies that the answer must be a term or phrase related to criminals.

Putting these clues together, the answer "GERMANSHEPHERDS" becomes clear:

1. GERMANSHEPHERDS are a breed of dogs known for their intelligence, loyalty, and versatility.
2. The term "20 across" indicates that "GERMANSHEPHERDS" fits in the 20th box across the crossword grid.
3. The phrase "those figures associated with crooks" refers to the common portrayal of GERMANSHEPHERDS as police or guard dogs, often seen alongside law enforcement or security personnel.

Therefore, the answer "GERMANSHEPHERDS" matches the given clue perfectly and satisfies all the criteria outlined in the puzzle.

 The Crossword clue "Dogs 20 across and those figures associated with crooks?" published 2 time/s & has 1 answer/s. 

Crossword	Date	Answer
Irish Times Crosaire	22 May 2020	GERMANSHEPHERDS