“Seriously?!” … or what one might ask of the answers to starred clues in this puzzle?

“Seriously?!” … or what one might ask of the answers to starred clues in this puzzle?

Ah, the dreaded starred clue. Those little asterisks, twinkling innocently beside their cryptic pronouncements, can be the harbingers of delightful breakthroughs or maddening roadblocks. Today, I’m facing a puzzle where the starred clues have me questioning reality itself.

Each answer feels like a bizarre twist on the expected, a playful poke at convention. It’s like the constructor is saying, “Let’s see if you can keep up with my strange, wonderful mind!”

Are you ready to test your wits and see if you can crack the code behind these head-scratching clues? Join me on this crossword journey, and let’s see if we can unravel the mystery behind these “Seriously?!” worthy answers.

Available Answers:

ARE YOU FOR REAL?!.

Last seen on the crossword puzzle: NY Times Crossword 12 Aug 24, Monday