One rogue hugged leader Crossword Clue

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Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

The clue "One rogue hugged leader" leads us to the answer "NERO." Here's why this clue corresponds to that solution:

1. Rogue: In this context, "rogue" can be taken as the word for someone who is deceitful or unprincipled, hinting at a negative or scheming character.
2. Hugged: The word "hugged" indicates that one word is embracing or surrounding another word, creating a link between two components of the clue.
3. Leader: The term "leader" often refers to the first letter of a word. In this case, it signifies the initial letter of a word or name.

Putting these elements together, we see that "One rogue" suggests the letter "N" embracing a leader, which hints at the first letter of a certain name. By deducing that the name being referred to is "NERO," the answer to today's clue "One rogue hugged leader" becomes clear.

Definition of "NERO"

(AD 37–68), Roman emperor 54–68; full name Nero Claudius Caesar Augustus Germanicus. Infamous for his cruelty, he wantonly executed leading Romans. His reign witnessed a fire which destroyed half of Rome in 64.

 The Crossword clue "One rogue hugged leader" published 2 time/s & has 1 answer/s. 

Crossword	Date	Answer
Mirror cryptic	2 October 2024	NERO