Hackneyed Clues: The Crossword Solver’s Pet Peeves
Introduction Have you ever felt a surge of something akin to boredom-induced frustration while solving a crossword? You’re cruising along, enjoying the mental workout, when BAM! – “EEL” for something slimy. Again. It’s like encountering a speed bump in a Formula One race. It’s predictable, it’s uninspired, and it momentarily saps the joy out of … Read more
