About fifty wrongly accused in blind alley (3-2-3)

“About fifty wrongly accused in blind alley” – A Clue That’s Got Me Stumped!

Ah, the joy of a good crossword puzzle. That feeling of satisfaction when you finally crack that tricky clue, the rush of adrenaline when you see the grid slowly filling with letters. But then there are those clues that just leave you scratching your head, staring blankly at the empty squares.

Today, I’m facing one of those head-scratchers. The clue in question: “About fifty wrongly accused in a blind alley.”

I’ve been staring at it for what feels like hours, my brain buzzing with potential solutions, yet none of them seem to fit. Is it a common phrase? A literary reference? A play on words?

Let’s break it down:

“About fifty”

suggests a number, perhaps a specific amount or a rounded figure.

“Wrongly accused”

points to a theme of injustice or false accusations.

“Blind alley”

implies a dead end or a lack of progress.

The combination of these elements makes for a rather challenging clue. Is it a classic wordplay puzzle, or is there a more straightforward solution I’m overlooking?

This one is definitely testing my crossword skills. I’m going to keep plugging away, hoping to find that Eureka moment, but I’m also reaching out to you, my fellow crossword enthusiasts.

Have you encountered this clue before? Do you have any insights to offer? Let me know your thoughts in the comments below!

Available Answers:

CULDESAC.

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