Eat — but not seriously, we hear Crossword Clue

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Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

The clue for today's crossword puzzle is "Eat, but not seriously we hear." The answer for this clue is "INGEST."

Let's break down the clue and explore why "INGEST" is the correct answer:

1. "Eat" is the operative word here, indicating that we need to find a synonym or related term for consuming food.
2. The phrase "but not seriously we hear" provides a hint that the answer is a homophone, meaning it sounds like another word.
3. In this case, "we hear" suggests that the answer should sound like another word when pronounced.

When we put all the clues together, "INGEST" fits perfectly:

1. "INGEST" is a verb that means to consume or take food into the body through the mouth.
2. When pronounced, "INGEST" sounds similar to the word "ingest" itself.
3. Thus, "INGEST" satisfies both the meaning of "eat" and the clue's hint about hearing.

And there you have it! The answer for today's crossword clue "Eat, but not seriously we hear" is "INGEST."

Definition of "INGEST"

take (food, drink, or another substance) into the body by swallowing or absorbing it

Example :

lead will poison anyone if enough is ingested

they ingest oxygen from the air

he spent his days ingesting the contents of the library

 The Crossword clue "Eat — but not seriously, we hear" published 6 time/s & has 1 answer/s. 

Crossword	Date	Answer
Daily Cryptic	9 April 2026	INGEST
The Telegraph - Cryptic	4 March 2013	INGEST
The Guardian	24 January 2000	INGEST