Where the the Magi journeyed from

AFAR

"Here’s a helpful hint for your crossword: "Long way to go, in a phrase" This hint suggests the idea of distance or travel without directly referencing the Magi or the original clue. It nudges the solver toward the word "afar" by evoking the concept of being far away, which is part of the common phrase "from afar.""

The clue "Where the Magi journeyed from" leads to the answer "AFAR" through a combination of biblical reference and wordplay. 1. Biblical Reference: The Magi (or Wise Men) are traditionally said to have traveled "from afar" to visit the baby Jesus, as described in the Gospel of Matthew.