Possibly Mac's benefactor, ultimately busy with microphone Crossword Clue

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Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

The clue "Possibly Mac's benefactor, ultimately busy with microphone" can be broken down to lead to the answer "PATRONYMIC" for the following reasons:

1. Possibly Mac's benefactor: Here, "Mac" can be a reference to a Scottish surname prefix, often used in a historical context, denoting "son of." A benefactor is someone who gives support, typically financially. When combined, this part of the clue hints at a term related to family lineage.
2. Ultimately busy: The term "ultimately" signifies that we need to consider the last letters of the word "busy," which are "s" and "y."
3. With microphone: The inclusion of "microphone" in the clue might seemingly throw one off, but in reality, it serves as a hint to look closely at the letters involved.

From this breakdown, it becomes clear that "Patronymic" fits as the answer. A patronymic surname is a name derived from a father or paternal ancestor, aligning with the idea of a benefactor, and the combination of the various elements in the clue leads to the word "PATRONYMIC."

Definition of "PATRONYMIC"

a name derived from the name of a father or ancestor, e.g. Johnson, O'Brien, Ivanovich

Example :

a patronymic derived from the name of their original lordship

the patronymic naming of children

 The Crossword clue "Possibly Mac's benefactor, ultimately busy with microphone" published 1 time/s & has 1 answer/s. 

Crossword	Date	Answer
The Times Cryptic	29 June 2024	PATRONYMIC