Old Roman poet in Dublin suburb? Crossword Clue

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The hint for today's crossword puzzle is brought you by "Irish Times Crosaire" and the clue we are solving today is "Old Roman poet in Dublin suburb?".

Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

The clue "Old Roman poet in Dublin suburb?" leads us to the answer "LUCAN." Let's break down the connection between the clue and the answer:

1. Roman Poet: The reference to an "Old Roman poet" hints at a historical figure from ancient Rome known for their literary works.
2. Dublin Suburb: The mention of a "Dublin suburb" narrows down the search to a geographical location in Dublin, Ireland.
3. LUCAN: When we combine the elements of an "Old Roman poet" and "Dublin suburb," we find that the answer "LUCAN" fits the clue perfectly. Lucan is a town in County Dublin, Ireland, and it also refers to Marcus Annaeus Lucanus, a Roman poet known for his epic poem "Pharsalia."

Therefore, the answer "LUCAN" aligns with the clue's hints, combining a reference to a Roman poet with a specific location in Dublin to form the complete answer.

Definition of "LUCAN"

(AD 39–65), Roman poet, born in Spain; Latin name Marcus Annaeus Lucanus. His major work is Pharsalia, a hexametric epic in ten books dealing with the civil war between Julius Caesar and Pompey.

 The Crossword clue "Old Roman poet in Dublin suburb?" published 1 time/s & has 1 answer/s. 

Crossword	Date	Answer
Irish Times Crosaire	29 June 2024	LUCAN