Unraveling the Hairy Mystery: “Hairdo or carpet option”
Greetings, fellow crossword enthusiasts! Today’s puzzle presented a delightful little conundrum that had me scratching my head, literally. The clue? “Hairdo or carpet option.”
This clue is a classic example of how crosswords cleverly blend wordplay with everyday observations. It’s a deceptively simple clue, but it requires a bit of lateral thinking to decipher.
At first glance, the clue seems straightforward. We’re presented with two seemingly unrelated options: a hairdo and a carpet. But what connects them? How can they be considered the same?
The answer lies in the shared characteristic of both options: they are both things you can “weave”.
We’ve seen this type of clue before, where the crossword writer plays on a double meaning. In this case, “weave” can refer to the act of creating a hairstyle (like braiding or weaving hair) or the process of creating a carpet.
This clue also taps into our visual memory. We’ve all seen intricate hairstyles with braids and twists, and we’ve likely imagined the complex weaving of threads to create a carpet.
The challenge is to find a word that embodies both of these meanings. It’s not a common word, so it requires a bit of brainstorming and word association.
This clue is a reminder that crosswords aren’t just about finding the right word, but also about understanding the puzzle’s logic.
Ready to put your brainpower to the test? See if you can crack this clue and find the answer! I’ll be back with the solution in the next post.
Happy solving!
Available Answers:
Shag.
Last seen on the crossword puzzle: Daily Celebrity Crossword – 8/11/24 People Sunday