Prime cut of beef … or 5-Across, literally?

Prime cut of beef … or 5-Across, literally?

Ah, the crossword puzzle. A delightful exercise in logic, vocabulary, and (let’s be honest) occasional frustration. But there’s nothing quite like that “aha!” moment when you finally crack a tricky clue, right?

Today’s puzzle presented us with a particularly intriguing clue:

“Prime cut of beef … or 5-Across, literally?“

Intriguing, isn’t it? It’s a double-edged sword, playing on both the literal meaning of the phrase and the mechanics of the crossword itself.

Let’s break it down:

“Prime cut of beef”:

This part gives us a clear starting point. We’re looking for a word that relates to a high-quality cut of beef, perhaps something like “tenderloin,” “sirloin,” or “ribeye.”

“… or 5-Across, literally?”

: This is where things get interesting. It signifies that the answer to the clue is also the
literal
content of the answer to clue number 5 across.

So, we need to find a word that satisfies both the culinary and the crossword-grid context. Think of it as a word that is both a delicious cut of meat
and
something that could potentially appear in a crossword puzzle itself.

Ready to tackle this brain teaser? Grab your pencil, your coffee, and maybe a few juicy steaks for inspiration! Let’s see if we can unlock this hidden gem of a clue together.

Let us know in the comments below if you’ve got the answer!

And be sure to share any other particularly tricky clues you’ve encountered in your recent crossword journeys.

Available Answers:

TOP SIRLOIN.

Last seen on the crossword puzzle: NY Times Crossword 19 Aug 24, Monday