Film character who becomes trapped in a dentist’s office

Stuck in the Chair: A Tricky Crossword Clue

Ah, the dreaded crossword clue. You’ve tackled the easy ones, the straightforward ones, the ones that make you feel like a crossword genius. Then, BAM! You hit a wall. A brick wall, a concrete wall, a wall that could only be built by the crossword gods themselves. And perched atop this impenetrable fortress? A clue that leaves you staring blankly at the grid, your brain feeling like it’s been subjected to a root canal.

Today’s post is dedicated to one of those truly perplexing clues:

“Film character who becomes trapped in a dentist’s office.”

This is the type of clue that makes you want to fling your pen across the room, grab a glass of wine, and forget about the whole darn thing. But we’re not going to give in. We’re going to conquer this beast.

So, grab your trusty pencil (or pen, no judgment here!), your favorite crossword dictionary, and prepare to unravel the mystery of this tantalizingly tricky clue. We’re going to break down the wordplay, analyze the potential synonyms, and ultimately, hopefully, find our answer.

Let’s get started, shall we?

Available Answers:

NEMO.

Last seen on the crossword puzzle: NY Times Crossword 15 Sep 24, Sunday