Stuck on the Hero of New Orleans crossword clue from NYT Crossword published on June 16 2018? We’re here to help you solve it.
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The Verified Answer for Hero of New Orleans is:
- POBOY
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- POORBOY
Useful hints for “Hero of New Orleans” Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Clue Explanation
▼Some solvers are better than others at picking up the playfulness in a set of clues; I’m as tone deaf as can be, so I racked my brain for New Orleans history here. The POBOY is a sandwich, the Louisiana version of a hoagie, sub or hero. They ought to be one of the culinary wonders of the world; reading chefs’ descriptions of the best examples is painful. How hard is it to deep fry oysters at home? It seems like a major endeavor.