Cracking the Code: “Democratic congresswoman who served as Speaker of the House from 2007-2011 and 2019-2023: 2 wds.“
This week’s crossword clue has us delving into the realm of American politics. The clue, “Democratic congresswoman who served as Speaker of the House from 2007-2011 and 2019-2023: 2 wds.” is a bit of a head-scratcher, but with a little bit of political knowledge and crossword-solving savvy, we can crack this one wide open!
Let’s break down the clue to see what hints it provides. We’re looking for a female Democratic politician who served as Speaker of the House – a powerful position within the United States House of Representatives. We’re given two specific timeframes: 2007-2011 and 2019-2023. This narrows down the pool of potential candidates significantly.
Here’s what we need to consider:
Timeline:
We need a politician who was in office and held the Speaker of the House position during both of those periods.
Party Affiliation:
The clue explicitly states that the individual must be a Democrat.
Gender:
The clue mentions a “congresswoman”, confirming that the answer is a female politician.
With this information in mind, we can start our search. We’ll need to consult our political knowledge or, if you’re like me and your memory isn’t quite as sharp, do some online research.
Don’t forget, the clue hints that the answer will be a two-word name. This means we’re looking for a first and last name.
Ready to tackle this crossword clue? Let me know if you’ve cracked the code! Share your answers and strategies in the comments below. Happy solving!
Available Answers:
Nancy Pelosi.
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