Slogger run out — Jack intercepting whack Crossword Clue

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The clue "Slogger run out — Jack intercepting whack" leads to the answer "TROJAN" for the following reasons:

1. Slogger: In the context of cricket, a slogger is a player who hits the ball hard and without much technique, typically to score quick runs.
2. Run out: This term in cricket refers to a batsman being dismissed by the fielding side before completing a run.
3. Jack: In this clue, "Jack" serves as a clever reference to the famous Trojan Horse from Greek mythology, also known as the Trojan Horse.
4. Intercepting whack: The idea presented here is that the Trojan, represented by the Trojan Horse, is intercepting or deceiving with a whack that symbolizes a sudden and decisive blow.

When these elements are put together, the answer "TROJAN" perfectly captures the essence of a deceptive move, akin to the Trojan Horse's infiltration of the enemy city of Troy. The wordplay in the clue cleverly combines cricket terminology with historical allusions to lead solvers to this solution.

Definition of "TROJAN"

relating to ancient Troy in Asia Minor

Example :

Trojan legends

 The Crossword clue "Slogger run out — Jack intercepting whack" published 1 time/s & has 1 answer/s. 

Crossword	Date	Answer
The Times Cryptic	13 April 2024	TROJAN