Woman in bar — start of embarrassing howler Crossword Clue

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Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

The clue "Woman in bar — start of embarrassing howler" leads us to the answer "BANSHEE" for several reasons:

1. Woman: In folklore, a banshee is often depicted as a female spirit or fairy. The word "woman" in the clue hints at a female figure.
2. In Bar: The mention of being "in bar" could relate to the idea of spirits, and a banshee is a type of spirit associated with wailing or shrieking.
3. Start of Embarrassing: The clue includes "start of embarrassing," and the first letter of "embarrassing" is 'B,' which is the first letter of the correct answer, "BANSHEE."
4. Howler: A "howler" can refer to a loud cry or wail, which aligns with the eerie wailing often associated with banshees in folklore.

Putting these elements together, we see how the clue cleverly leads to the answer "BANSHEE" by combining references to a female figure in folklore associated with wailing sounds, elements of a bar setting, and the initial letter 'B' hinted at in the clue.

Definition of "BANSHEE"

(in Irish legend) a female spirit whose wailing warns of a death in a house

Example :

the little girl dropped her ice cream and began to howl like a banshee

a horrible banshee wail

 The Crossword clue "Woman in bar — start of embarrassing howler" published 1 time/s & has 1 answer/s. 

Crossword	Date	Answer
The Times Cryptic	29 June 2024	BANSHEE