That’s a tough ___ to follow

“That’s a Tough ___ to Follow”: Cracking the Crossword Code

Ah, the joy of a satisfying crossword solve. That feeling of triumph when the last square is filled, the grid complete, the puzzle conquered! But sometimes, the path to that victory is paved with tricky clues.

Today, we’re tackling a particularly perplexing one:

“That’s a tough ___ to follow.”

This clue has a classic feel, hinting at a common phrase that uses a blank to create a playful twist.

It’s a great example of a clue that relies on your ability to recognize a familiar idiom or saying. The key to solving this one lies in figuring out which word fits perfectly into the blank to create a phrase that describes something difficult to surpass.

Don’t let the blank throw you off. Think about the whole phrase. What comes to mind when you imagine something hard to follow? Think about the context in which this phrase might be used.

Ready to dive in? Let’s crack the code together!

Available Answers:

Act.

Last seen on the crossword puzzle: Daily Celebrity Crossword – 9/25/24 Wayback Wednesday