Stuck on a Crossword? The Answer to ‘The ___ is cast’

The phrase “The die is cast” is a popular quote attributed to Julius Caesar. The word “die” in this context is referring to a small, six-sided cube with dots on each side used for gambling and games. To cast the die means to throw it, and once it has been thrown, the outcome is determined. Therefore, when Caesar famously uttered the phrase “Alea iacta est” (the Latin version of this quote), he was saying that he had made a decision and it was now irreversible. In crossword puzzles, the clue “The ___ is cast” refers to this well-known phrase and the answer is “DIE“.