Phone numbers? … or a hint to this puzzle’s theme

Phone numbers? … or a hint to this puzzle’s theme?

This week’s crossword clue has me scratching my head. It’s a real head-scratcher, prompting me to think outside the box (or should I say, outside the grid?). The clue itself is a bit of a puzzle, with a playful question that throws you off the scent. But once you decipher the clue, it unlocks a clever theme running through the entire puzzle.

I’ve got a hunch that this one might require a bit of lateral thinking and maybe a little bit of outside-the-box reasoning.

I’m eager to hear your thoughts on this intriguing clue. Let me know if you’ve cracked the code and what your strategy was for solving it. And if you’re still stuck, I’ll be happy to offer a few hints to get you started.

Let’s crack this puzzle together!

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Phone numbers? … or a hint to this puzzle’s theme

Available Answers:

RINGTONES.

Last seen on the crossword puzzle: NY Times Crossword 25 Sep 24, Wednesday