It's in the definitions of "stalemate" and "sour grapes" Crossword Clue

The solution for the clue "It's in the definitions of "stalemate" and "sour grapes"" from Newsday.com crossword puzzle is mentioned here below. .

Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

To explain why the answer to today's crossword clue, "It's in the definitions of 'stalemate' and 'sour grapes'," is "CANNOT," let's break it down:

1. In a game of chess, a 'stalemate' occurs when a player's king is not in checkmate, but no legal moves can be made. The key idea here is the inability to move without violating rules.
2. The phrase 'sour grapes' originates from Aesop's fable "The Fox and the Grapes." It refers to a negative attitude towards something that one desires but cannot obtain, leading to a dismissal of its value. The central concept is the feeling of frustration due to unattainability.

Both situations presented in the clues involve the idea of impossibility or lack of ability to achieve a desired outcome. Therefore, the answer "CANNOT" perfectly encapsulates this theme as it denotes an inability or restriction. In the context of both 'stalemate' and 'sour grapes,' the concept of 'CANNOT' fittingly conveys the essence of being unable to proceed, move, or obtain wishes, linking the two clues under a common theme of limitation.

Definition of "CANNOT"

can not.

 The Crossword clue "It's in the definitions of "stalemate" and "sour grapes"" published 1 time/s & has 1 answer/s. 

Crossword	Date	Answer
Newsday.com	15 June 2024	CANNOT