Horribly scary operation in Italian port Crossword Clue

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Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

Today's clue "Horribly scary operation in Italian port" leads to the answer "SYRACUSE" for the following reasons:

1. Horribly Scary: "Horribly" suggests an anagram indicator, meaning that the letters of the word following it need to be rearranged.
2. Operation: In crossword clues, "operation" often indicates that a surgical procedure or manipulation of letters is required.
3. In Italian Port: The phrase "in Italian port" serves as a container clue, hinting that a word for an Italian port should be inserted into or contain the manipulated letters.

Putting these components together, we take the anagram of "scary" to get "SYRAC," and then we add the Italian port "USE" inside it to form the final answer "SYRACUSE." The city of Syracuse in Italy is known for its historical significance and picturesque landscapes.

Definition of "SYRACUSE"

a port on the east coast of Sicily; population 124,083 (2008). It became a flourishing centre of Greek culture, especially in the 5th and 4th centuries BC under the rule of Dionysius I and II. It was taken by the Romans at the end of the 3rd century BC.

 The Crossword clue "Horribly scary operation in Italian port" published 1 time/s & has 1 answer/s. 

Crossword	Date	Answer
The Times Cryptic	5 February 2025	SYRACUSE