Character in the Shakespeare tragedy Hamlet who drowns

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Hamlet’s Watery Woes: A Crossword Clue That’ll Make You Think

Ah, the Bard. Always full of twists and turns, heartbreak and drama, and of course, death. But sometimes, those deaths are more…
aquatic
than others.

Today’s crossword clue is throwing us a curveball, and it’s all about a tragic figure in Shakespeare’s
Hamlet
. This character’s demise is far from a simple sword fight or poison plot. No, this character meets their end in the most watery way imaginable.

Think you can crack this clue? Let’s dive in!

The Clue:

Character in the Shakespeare tragedy Hamlet who drowns.

Hints:

This character is closely associated with the play’s main protagonist, Hamlet.

Their death is a tragic accident, not a planned assassination.

Their watery demise is a stark contrast to the violence of the play’s other deaths.

Think you know the answer? Leave your guesses in the comments below!

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Character in the Shakespeare tragedy Hamlet who drowns

Available Answers:

Ophelia.

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