Cracking the Code: “Asserts Virginia, for instance, gets silly at first (6)“
Ah, the joy of a good crossword puzzle! That moment when you finally crack the code, the satisfaction of fitting the right word into the grid, the feeling of accomplishment… it’s truly addictive! But let’s face it, sometimes those clues can be real head-scratchers.
Today, we’re tackling a particularly tricky one: “Asserts Virginia, for instance, gets silly at first (6)“. It’s a cryptic clue, and that often means we need to think outside the box, playing with words and their various meanings.
So, how do we approach this cryptic puzzle? Let’s break it down piece by piece:
“Asserts Virginia, for instance”
: This phrase is telling us that the answer is something that Virginia might “assert”.
“gets silly at first”
: Here’s the key to unlocking the answer. We need to find a word that can be described as “silly”, and whose first letters are significant.
This clue definitely requires a bit of lateral thinking. Don’t be afraid to brainstorm, play around with word combinations, and maybe even consider a word’s potential anagrams.
Good luck, and happy solving!
Available Answers:
STATES.
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