Conflicted between two comparable choices

Stuck Between Two Clues: When the Grid Doesn’t Offer Easy Answers

We’ve all been there, staring at a crossword grid, pencil poised above the blank squares, a single clue taunting us from the corner. You’ve got a good feeling about a few possible answers, but none of them seem to fit quite right. This frustratingly familiar feeling is the bane of every crossword solver’s existence, and today, we’re tackling the dreaded “conflicted clue” head-on.

When faced with two (or even more) seemingly equally valid answers, how do you choose the right one? Is it a matter of gut feeling? A strategic analysis of the surrounding clues? Or perhaps a desperate plea to the crossword gods for a sign?

Join us as we explore the art of navigating these treacherous waters, offering strategies and tips to help you escape the clutches of the conflicted clue and emerge victorious from the crossword battleground.

Conflicted between two comparable choices

Available Answers:

Torn.

Last seen on the crossword puzzle: Daily Celebrity Crossword – 10/29/24 TV Tuesday