___ I’ve been told: 2 wds.

“___ I’ve Been Told” : 2 Wds. – A Tricky Clue Solved

Crossword puzzles are a wonderful way to exercise your brain, but sometimes those tricky clues can leave you scratching your head. This week, I encountered one such puzzler: “___ I’ve Been Told.” The simple 2-word structure made it seem straightforward, but it had me stumped for a good long while.

It turns out the answer was surprisingly common, but it took some clever deduction to get there. I started by thinking about the phrase “I’ve been told.” This often indicates that something is being presented as a fact, but the speaker isn’t necessarily vouching for its truth. It could even be a rumor or an opinion that has been passed along.

So, what could possibly go in the blank? It needed to be something that fit this idea of secondhand information. After some brainstorming and a few false starts, the answer hit me like a bolt from the blue. It was so simple, I felt foolish for not getting it sooner.

The answer is a phrase we use every day, but in the context of this crossword clue, it takes on a new meaning. It highlights the uncertainty and potential bias that can come with information passed from person to person.

Did you manage to solve this tricky clue? Share your strategies in the comments below. If you’re still scratching your head, keep reading to discover the answer and learn how to approach similar clues in the future.

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