Failing to get it

The Frustrating Futility of Failing to Get It

We’ve all been there: staring at a crossword clue, our brains churning, but the answer just won’t come. The frustration mounts, the pencil lead wears down, and the newspaper crinkles under the weight of our furrowed brows. We’ve tried every synonym, every angle, every possible combination of letters, but nothing seems to fit. It’s a familiar feeling, a crossword solver’s rite of passage, the moment we face the humbling reality that sometimes, we just don’t “get it.”

But don’t despair! Even the most experienced solvers encounter those infuriating moments when the clue feels like an impenetrable enigma. It’s not a sign of failure; it’s simply a testament to the beauty and challenge of this word game.

Today, we’re tackling one such clue, a particularly stubborn little devil that has stumped even the most seasoned crossword veterans.

Get your thinking caps on, grab your pencil and eraser, and let’s delve into the perplexing depths of this particularly tricky clue. Prepare for a mental workout, because this one is a doozy!

Available Answers:

MISSING THE POINT.

Last seen on the crossword puzzle: NY Times Crossword 20 Sep 24, Friday