Organ inside a cage Crossword Clue

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This time we bring you information about the crossword clue Organ inside a cage that was published at Universal crossword puzzle page.

Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

When looking at the clue "Organ inside a cage" and the answer "LUNG," the connection may not be immediately obvious at first glance. However, with a closer examination, the link between the clue and answer becomes clear:

1. Organ: The clue specifies an organ, indicating that the answer must be a part of the human body or an animal.
2. Inside a cage: This phrase may mislead the solver to think of something literal like an animal inside a cage. However, in the context of a crossword puzzle, we need to think metaphorically.
3. LUNG: The lung is an essential organ inside the human body that can be metaphorically referred to as being inside a "cage," which in this context represents the ribcage that encloses and protects the lungs.

Therefore, the answer "LUNG" fits the clue "Organ inside a cage" as it matches both the literal sense of being an internal organ and the metaphorical interpretation of being inside a protective structure like a cage.

Definition of "LUNG"

each of the pair of organs situated within the ribcage, consisting of elastic sacs with branching passages into which air is drawn, so that oxygen can pass into the blood and carbon dioxide be removed. Lungs are characteristic of vertebrates other than fish, though similar structures are present in some other animal groups.

Example :

the city had to be given lungs, in the shape of open spaces, squares, parks, and gardens

 The Crossword clue "Organ inside a cage" published 1 time/s & has 1 answer/s. 

Crossword	Date	Answer
Universal	29 June 2024	LUNG