Formerly, one hundredth of a yen Crossword Clue

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Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

This crossword clue, "Formerly one hundredth of a yen," leads us to the answer "SEN." Here's why this answer fits perfectly with the clue:

• Formerly: The word "formerly" indicates that the answer pertains to a historical or outdated currency denomination.
• One hundredth: In the context of currency, "one hundredth" refers to a fractional unit of a specific currency.
• Of a yen: The final part of the clue specifies the currency in question, which is the Japanese yen.

Putting these parts together, "SEN" is a unit of currency that was formerly one hundredth of a Japanese yen. In Japan's currency system, before it was decimalized, the sen was a subunit of the yen. This historical reference helps puzzle solvers connect the dots between the clue and the correct answer.

Definition of "SEN"

a monetary unit of Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, and Malaysia, equal to one hundredth of a dollar in Brunei, one hundredth of a riel in Cambodia, one hundredth of a rupiah in Indonesia, and one hundredth of a ringgit in Malaysia.

 The Crossword clue "Formerly, one hundredth of a yen" published 2 time/s & has 1 answer/s. 

Crossword	Date	Answer
Irish Times Simplex	16 September 2020	SEN