Follower of fair, foul or free Crossword Clue

The solution for the clue "Follower of fair, foul or free" from Newsday.com crossword puzzle is mentioned here below. .

Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

Today's clue "Follower of fair, foul or free" leads to the answer "PLAY." This answer fits the clue due to the common phrase "fair play," "foul play," and "free play" where "play" follows each of these words. Here is an explanation of why "PLAY" is the correct answer for this clue:

1. Fair Play: In sports and games, "fair play" refers to ethical behavior, following the rules, and playing with integrity.
2. Foul Play: The term "foul play" indicates dishonest or unfair conduct, often used in the context of criminal investigations or suspicious activities.
3. Free Play: "Free play" can refer to unrestricted or unstructured play, where individuals engage in activities without constraints or specific guidelines.

By understanding the associations of "play" with these different prefixes, it becomes clear why "PLAY" is the appropriate answer for a phrase that follows each of these words. Crossword puzzles often rely on these types of wordplay connections to challenge solvers in making the right linguistic associations.

Definition of "PLAY"

engage in activity for enjoyment and recreation rather than a serious or practical purpose

Example :

the boys were playing at soldiers

what on earth do you think you're playing at?

the squad will have played 14 games in six weeks

 The Crossword clue "Follower of fair, foul or free" published 1 time/s & has 1 answer/s. 

Crossword	Date	Answer
Newsday.com	27 June 2020	PLAY