Laura of “Enlightened”

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Cracking the Code: “Laura of “Enlightened”“

This week’s crossword puzzle threw me for a loop. I breezed through the first few clues, feeling confident and smug. Then, BAM! A brick wall appeared in the form of a seemingly innocuous clue: “Laura of “Enlightened”“.

Now, I’m a big fan of HBO’s “Enlightened,” but even with a fair amount of binge-watching under my belt, my brain went blank. Who is Laura? Is she a supporting character I’ve somehow forgotten? A fleeting cameo? Or, perhaps, a completely different Laura altogether?

This cryptic clue sent me down a rabbit hole of online searches and late-night YouTube marathons. And while I did glean some valuable insights into the show’s intricate plot and the brilliance of Laura Dern’s performance, the answer to the crossword clue still eluded me.

Determined to break the code, I decided to take a different approach. Instead of focusing on the show itself, I started to dissect the clue itself.

What clues does the wording offer? Is “Laura” simply a first name, or does it hold a deeper significance? Is “Enlightened” referring to the HBO series, or could it have a broader meaning?

The more I pondered these questions, the more I realized this clue was less about knowing the show and more about understanding the language of crosswords. This isn’t just a question about a character’s name, but a test of my ability to decipher the subtle hints within the phrasing.

So, dear fellow crossword enthusiasts, have you conquered this clue? Did you find the answer hiding in plain sight, or did you embark on a similar journey of discovery? Share your strategies and insights in the comments below. And, of course, if you’ve solved the puzzle, feel free to enlighten us with the answer!

Laura of “Enlightened”

Available Answers:

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Last seen on the crossword puzzle: NY Times Crossword 15 Aug 24, Thursday