Oh, the Humanity! Tackling a Tricky Crossword Clue
Right, folks, another week, another brain-tickling collection of crossword clues to dissect! I’m diving straight in because this week’s puzzle is proving to be a particularly devious beast. I’ve already managed to snag a few gimmes (that five-letter river in Egypt springs to mind), but I’m currently staring down a real head-scratcher.
It’s a rather common scenario, something we’ve all experienced at some point. Imagine the hours you’ve poured into a project. It’s a masterpiece in the making, a testament to your hard work and dedication. You’re buzzing with the thrill of creation, lost in the flow, fingers flying across the keyboard (or, you know, meticulously sketching with a charcoal pencil). You’re completely engrossed in your activity.
And then… disaster strikes.
The power goes out. The application crashes. Your cat decides your laptop is the perfect napping spot. Whatever the catalyst, the end result is the same: all that painstakingly created work… vanished. Poof. Gone. Into the digital ether (or, perhaps, repurposed as cat hair).
The clue I’m wrestling with revolves around this very situation. It describes the
type
of person who habitually finds themselves in this unfortunate predicament. Someone who, despite repeated warnings, consistently neglects a fundamental, almost instinctual act. A person who embodies a cautionary tale for the digital age (and the analogue one, too, let’s be honest).
It’s a relatively short answer, and that’s making it even more difficult. I’ve tried a few likely candidates – words associated with carelessness, absentmindedness, and even a few tech-related terms that seemed remotely plausible. Nothing quite fits. The intersecting letters aren’t playing nice, and the overall tone of the clue suggests something a little more specific than just plain old ‘forgetful’.
The clue hints at a consistent pattern of behavior, a chronic condition, if you will. This isn’t just a one-off oversight; this is a recurring problem. It’s someone who, despite experiencing the crushing disappointment of lost progress time and time again, seemingly refuses to learn from their mistakes.
The solution needs to encapsulate this blend of forgetfulness, perhaps even a touch of stubbornness, and the unfortunate consequences of their actions. They are forever fated to redo lost work. It is a Sisyphean task.
I’m turning to you, my astute crossword-solving companions, for any subtle nudges or fresh perspectives. Have you encountered a similar clue recently? Are there any common idioms or expressions that capture this particular type of forgetfulness? Any insights, no matter how small, would be greatly appreciated.
Let’s crack this crossword clue together! Share your thoughts in the comments below, and let the collective brilliance of the crossword community prevail. I’ll be back later with an update, hopefully bearing the sweet taste of victory (and the solution to this infuriating clue). Until then, happy puzzling!
Available Answers:
BIGSPENDER.
Last seen on the crossword puzzle: Universal Crossword – Themeless Sunday 143 By Rebecca Goldstein and Rafael Musa