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Article By Northeast Writer Taking Drink To Drown Sorrows Crossword Clue
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We've checked our database and believe the answer is
NEPENTHE which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
NEPENTHE
Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "NEPENTHE" which means:
- noun
- • A drug mentioned in homer's odyssey (c. 8th century b.c.e.) as bringing relief from anxiety or grief; hence, any drug or substance seen as bringing welcome forgetfulness or relief.
- • A southeast asian carnivorous plant of the genus nepenthes; a monkey cup or tropical pitcher plant.
An example sentence would be:
- • "She found solace in nepenthe, a powerful drink that helped her forget her troubles."
- • "As she sipped on the nepenthe, a sense of calm washed over her."
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| The Guardian Cryptic01 Jun 2006 | Down 17 | |
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