See 48-Across

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“See 48-Across” – A Clue That Demands You Look Up!

Have you ever encountered a crossword clue that left you scratching your head, muttering “What in the world does that mean?”? This week, I stumbled upon a particularly perplexing clue – “See 48-Across“.

This isn’t your average crossword clue. It’s a direct command to the solver, demanding they consult another entry in the grid. It’s like the crossword equivalent of a “jump to page” instruction in a book!

Now, the obvious question is: what do you
do
when faced with such a clue? Do you simply ignore it and hope the answer comes to you later? Do you frantically search through the grid for the answer to 48-Across, only to find yourself even more confused?

My initial instinct was to go with the latter – to dive headfirst into the grid and try to unravel the mystery. But, after a few minutes of staring blankly at the puzzle, I realized this approach wasn’t working. Instead, I took a step back and tried a different strategy.

And it worked!

In this post, I’ll share my approach to solving “See 48-Across” clues, along with some insights into why these clues appear in crosswords and the different ways they can be used. So, if you’re ever faced with this perplexing instruction, you’ll be ready to solve it with confidence!

See 48-Across

Available Answers:

… ARE SHOWING.

Last seen on the crossword puzzle: NY Times Crossword 14 Aug 24, Wednesday