Eschew the subway, say

“Eschew the subway, say” – A Crosswords Conundrum

This week’s crossword puzzle threw a curveball my way, and I’m here to share the struggle (and hopefully the solution!) with you. The clue was a simple, seemingly straightforward “Eschew the subway, say,” but the answer wasn’t so clear.

Let’s break it down. “Eschew” means to avoid, to abstain from. The clue is essentially saying “find a phrase meaning to avoid the subway.” But what phrase would someone use to describe avoiding the subway?

My mind raced through various synonyms for “avoid” – dodge, shun, sidestep, bypass… but none of them seemed to fit. The “say” part of the clue was throwing me off. Was it looking for a verb? A phrase with a particular grammatical structure?

The more I pondered, the more I realized that the key to this clue was in the context of the subway. Think about the reasons someone might “eschew” the subway: Maybe it’s crowded, unreliable, or just too inconvenient. Could the answer be a word or phrase that describes these negative aspects of the subway?

The clock is ticking, the coffee’s getting cold, and my pencil is getting a workout. Join me on this crossword journey as we try to unravel the mystery of “Eschew the subway, say.” Are you ready to crack this clue?

Available Answers:

CAB IT, UBER.

Last seen on the crossword puzzle: –NY Times Crossword 20 Aug 24, Tuesday
NY Times Crossword 17 Aug 24, Saturday