"Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Sailor, Rich man, Poor Man, Beggarman, ..." Crossword Clue

A big hello to all Lovatts Memory Lane Crossword junkies! Today, we will proceed to solve the crossword clue ""Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Sailor, Rich man, Poor Man, Beggarman, ..."". We went over all the recent clues repeatedly and finally, we have the best answer below:

Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

The clue "Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Sailor, Rich man, Poor Man, Beggarman, ..." is a classic English nursery rhyme that lists different professions or societal roles. The rhyme traditionally ends with the word "THIEF." In this context, the inclusion of "THIEF" represents a contrasting and often stigmatized occupation compared to the other roles mentioned.

Each profession or role listed in the rhyme is typically associated with a certain level of respect or societal status, such as soldier, sailor, and rich man. However, the sudden mention of a "THIEF" disrupts this pattern, signifying an individual engaged in illicit activities.

By choosing "THIEF" as the answer to this clue, the crossword puzzle challenges solvers to recognize the thematic shift in the nursery rhyme and identify the outlier among the more conventional roles. This unexpected twist adds a layer of complexity to the puzzle, requiring a keen understanding of the rhyme's structure and thematic elements to arrive at the correct answer.

Definition of "THIEF"

a person who steals another person's property, especially by stealth and without using force or threat of violence

Example :

thieves broke into a house on York Close

car thieves

the thief stole the drugs from a doctor's surgery

 The Crossword clue ""Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Sailor, Rich man, Poor Man, Beggarman, ..."" published 7 time/s & has 1 answer/s. 

Crossword	Date	Answer
Lovatts Memory Lane	17 April 2024	THIEF