Bothered Mightily: A Crossword Clue That’s Got Us Stumped
Ah, the joys of crossword puzzles! A challenging clue can be a delightful puzzle to solve, a mental workout that leaves you feeling satisfied after conquering the grid. But sometimes, those clever clue setters throw us a curveball, leaving us scratching our heads and muttering, “What in the world?!”
Today’s puzzle presents just such a challenge. The clue: “Bothered mightily.” A simple enough phrase, right? But the solution is far from straightforward. It’s a phrase that, on the surface, doesn’t seem to lend itself easily to a specific word or phrase.
Is it a synonym for a strong emotion? A description of a particular action? Or something entirely different? We’ve been wrestling with this clue for a while now, and we’re ready to share our thought process with you, dear readers.
So, put on your thinking caps, grab your trusty dictionary, and join us as we dissect this perplexing clue and hopefully emerge victorious, with the answer finally revealed.
Available Answers:
Irked.
Last seen on the crossword puzzle: Daily Celebrity Crossword – 6/20/24 Top 40 Thursday