"Et tu" day Crossword Clue

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Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

The clue "Et tu day" corresponds to the answer "IDES." Here's why:

• Et tu: This phrase stems from William Shakespeare's play "Julius Caesar," where Caesar is assassinated, and one of the most famous lines spoken is "Et tu, Brute?" which translates to "And you, Brutus?" This phrase signifies betrayal by someone close to Caesar.
• Day: In the Roman calendar, the term "Ides" signified the middle of the month. Specifically, in the months of March, May, July, and October, the Ides fell on the 15th day. The Ides were a marker for various religious observances and also the day on which debts were due.

Therefore, the answer "IDES" to the clue "Et tu day" refers to the mid-month date in the Roman calendar and the association with betrayal, linking back to the betrayal of Julius Caesar on the Ides of March.

Definition of "IDES"

(in the ancient Roman calendar) a day falling roughly in the middle of each month (the 15th day of March, May, July, and October, and the 13th of other months) from which other dates were calculated.

 The Crossword clue ""Et tu" day" published 5 time/s & has 1 answer/s. 

Crossword	Date	Answer
L.A. Times Daily	30 September 2023	IDES
Newsday.com	29 September 2022	IDES
The Washington Post Sunday	25 September 2022	IDES
Universal	17 September 2013	IDES
Family Time Crossword	2 September 2012	IDES