"Full ... five, thy father lies" (The Tempest) Crossword Clue

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Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

The clue "Full ... five, thy father lies (The Tempest)" hints at a line from Shakespeare's play "The Tempest" where Ariel sings to Ferdinand, son of King Alonso, whose father has perished in a shipwreck. The phrase "Full ... five" refers to the depth measurement of water, and in nautical terms, "full fathom five" means a depth of five fathoms or thirty feet. The word "fathom" is crucial in maritime contexts for understanding water depth.

Definition of "FATHOM"

a unit of length equal to six feet (1.8 metres), chiefly used in reference to the depth of water

Example :

sonar says that we're in eighteen fathoms

the locals could not fathom out the reason behind his new-found prosperity

he couldn't fathom why she was being so anxious

 The Crossword clue ""Full ... five, thy father lies" (The Tempest)" published 4 time/s & has 1 answer/s. 

Crossword	Date	Answer
Irish Times Simplex	1 October 2024	FATHOM