Scottie in the White House: A Tail-Wagging Crossword Clue
This week’s crossword puzzle threw me for a loop. A straightforward clue, seemingly simple at first glance, turned into a real head-scratcher. It was one of those clues that makes you think, “I know this! I’ve heard this before!” but the answer just wouldn’t come.
The clue was about a “Scottie in the White House in the 1940s.” Now, you might be thinking, “A Scottie in the White House? That sounds like a dog!” And you’d be right! But the clue didn’t specify a dog, so I spent a good ten minutes going down a rabbit hole of historical figures and their potential Scottish connections.
Maybe it was a Scottish diplomat? A Scottish ambassador? Perhaps even a Scottie-named political figure, somehow involved in White House affairs. The possibilities seemed endless, each leading me further away from the actual answer.
But then, a little voice in the back of my mind whispered, “Think of the most famous Scottie in the White House.” And suddenly, the answer became crystal clear.
It was a moment of pure crossword bliss – that feeling of triumph when a seemingly impossible clue yields to your clever deduction.
So, tell me, fellow cruciverbalists, did you solve this one? Did you think of the same famous Scottie, or did you take a completely different route? Share your strategies and triumphs in the comments below! And be sure to check back next week for another crossword clue that will have you scratching your head, and maybe even tail-wagging!
Available Answers:
FALA.
Last seen on the crossword puzzle: NY Times Crossword 25 Sep 24, Wednesday