Like Abandoned Malls: A Crossword Clue That’s Got Me Stumped
Ah, the dreaded crossword clue. You know the ones I’m talking about – the ones that stare back at you with a smugness that borders on cruelty. The ones that make you question your sanity and your ability to ever complete a puzzle again. Today, I’m facing one such nemesis: “Like abandoned malls.”
Let me tell you, this clue has me scratching my head and chewing on my pen. It’s vague, it’s evocative, and it’s just plain tricky. I’ve tried every synonym I can think of for “abandoned,” “mall,” and “like,” but nothing seems to fit. Is it a feeling? A state of being? A specific characteristic?
This is where you, my fellow crossword enthusiasts, come in. I need your help to crack this cryptic code. Do you have any ideas? Any insights? Any brilliant guesses that might lead us to the answer?
Let’s unravel this mystery together and conquer this crossword clue. Leave your thoughts in the comments below, and let’s see if we can find the perfect word to fit the bill.
Available Answers:
EERIE.
Last seen on the crossword puzzle: NY Times Crossword 14 Aug 24, Wednesday