High praise for leg you broke? Crossword Clue

The solution for the clue "High praise for leg you broke?" from Daily Cryptic crossword puzzle is mentioned here below. .

Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

The clue "High praise for leg you broke?" leads to the answer "EULOGY" for the following reasons:

• The word "praise" indicates positive recognition or admiration.
• "Leg you broke" suggests a situation where someone has passed away or is no longer able to be physically present due to an injury.
• An eulogy is a speech or piece of writing that praises and remembers someone who has died, usually highlighting their positive attributes and contributions. In this context, it serves as a form of high praise for the person who can no longer be present to hear it.
• While the connection between a broken leg and a eulogy might not be immediately apparent, the clue cleverly utilizes wordplay to lead solvers to the answer by linking the idea of praise for someone in a situation where their leg is broken, thus pointing towards the concept of honoring someone's memory.

Definition of "Eulogy"

a speech or piece of writing that praises someone or something highly, especially a tribute to someone who has just died

Example :

a eulogy to the Queen Mother

 The Crossword clue "High praise for leg you broke?" published 3 time/s & has 1 answer/s. 

Crossword	Date	Answer
Daily Cryptic	17 May 2024	EULOGY