Mass slaughter Macbeth worked to cover over Crossword Clue

Find The Times Cryptic crossword puzzles interesting? , GET "Mass slaughter Macbeth worked to cover over" ANSWER!

Let us help you get the solution to The Times Cryptic crossword puzzles. Today, based on the clue "Mass slaughter Macbeth worked to cover over" given in the puzzle we will help you find the answer to it.

After hunting through the hints and information, we have finally found the solution to this crossword clue.

Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

The clue "Mass slaughter Macbeth worked to cover over" leads us to the answer "HECATOMB." Here's why this clue perfectly fits the answer:

1. Mass Slaughter: The word "mass slaughter" indicates a large-scale killing or sacrifice, which aligns with the concept of a hecatomb.
2. Macbeth: In Shakespeare's play "Macbeth," the character is known for engaging in brutal acts to secure power. This reference hints at a violent or significant event.
3. Worked to Cover Over: The phrase "worked to cover over" suggests an attempt to conceal or mask something, tying back to the idea of a hecatomb being a sacrificial offering to appease deities or cover up misdeeds.

In Greek antiquity, a hecatomb specifically referred to a sacrifice of 100 cattle to the gods. The word has since broadened to signify a large-scale sacrifice or slaughter. Therefore, the answer "HECATOMB" is the apt solution to this crossword clue.

Definition of "HECATOMB"

(in ancient Greece or Rome) a great public sacrifice, originally of a hundred oxen.

Example :

they perished in the hecatomb arranged by the government

 The Crossword clue "Mass slaughter Macbeth worked to cover over" published 1 time/s & has 1 answer/s. 

Crossword	Date	Answer
The Times Cryptic	1 December 2024	HECATOMB