Stuck on a Strait?
Ah, the English Channel. A watery boundary between England and France, a historic battleground, and a playground for cross-Channel swimmers. But it’s also a surprisingly complex body of water, with a hidden trove of geography trivia just waiting to be unearthed. One such nugget of knowledge is the narrowest point of this famous waterway, a channel within a channel that’s sure to stump even seasoned crossword solvers.
This week’s crossword clue, “Strait of ___, narrowest part of the English Channel,” has left me scratching my head. I know the answer is somewhere in my memory banks, tucked away alongside facts about the Battle of Hastings and the Dover White Cliffs. But the name of this specific strait eludes me.
So, let’s embark on a little geographical journey together. We’ll explore the English Channel, map out its various straits, and hopefully uncover the answer to this tricky crossword clue.
Stay tuned, fellow crossword enthusiasts!
Available Answers:
DOVER.
Last seen on the crossword puzzle: NY Times Crossword 19 Jul 24, Friday