Not a German mark Crossword Clue

The solution for the clue "Not a German mark" from Newsday.com crossword puzzle is mentioned here below. .

Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

The clue "Not a German mark" leads to the answer "TILDE." Here's why this answer corresponds to the clue:

• Not a German: The word "TILDE" does not have any direct association with Germany or German culture.
• Mark: In a crossword context, "mark" can refer to a symbol or character rather than a physical mark or impression.

Considering these points, "TILDE" fits the clue appropriately as it is a symbol used in various languages and not specifically related to Germany. Even though it is a simple punctuation symbol, the unique nature of the tilde makes it a correct and clever solution to the clue.

Definition of "TILDE"

an accent (~) placed over Spanish n when pronounced ny (as in señor) or Portuguese a or o when nasalized (as in São Paulo), or over a vowel in phonetic transcription, indicating nasalization.

 The Crossword clue "Not a German mark" published 1 time/s & has 1 answer/s. 

Crossword	Date	Answer
Newsday.com	23 May 2024	TILDE