Bottoms decorated with characters from the “Odyssey”?

A Journey Through the Aegean… on the Bottom of Your Cup?

Hey crossword enthusiasts! Ready for a trip back to ancient Greece? This week’s clue throws us right into the heart of Homer’s epic, the
Odyssey
. But instead of sailing the open sea, we’re searching for the answer in the bottom of a cup!

This particular clue is a bit of a head-scratcher. It’s not the straightforward “who was Odysseus’s father?” sort of question. It takes a more abstract approach, focusing on a detail that might not jump out at you immediately.

So grab your pencils, your coffee (or perhaps a glass of wine, fitting for a Homeric journey), and let’s tackle this together. I’ve got a few hints up my sleeve to help guide you, and we’ll unpack the clue piece by piece.

Are you ready to embark on this crossword odyssey? Let’s dive in!

The Clue:

_Bottoms decorated with characters from the “Odyssey”_

Let’s break it down:

“Bottoms”

suggests we’re not looking for a person, place, or thing. It hints at something physical with a base or underside.

“Decorated”

points to a visual aspect. Think patterns, images, or motifs.

“Characters from the “Odyssey””

narrows our focus to the epic poem’s cast of characters.

Now, put your thinking caps on and let’s see what answers we can unearth!

Available Answers:

LONG-STORY SHORTS.

Last seen on the crossword puzzle: NY Times Crossword 22 Oct 24, Tuesday