Smooths, as unruly hair
Ah, the joys of a good crossword puzzle. Sometimes the clues are straightforward, a gentle breeze guiding you to the solution. Other times, they’re like a tangled mess of unruly hair – frustrating, perplexing, and leaving you scratching your head. Today’s clue falls firmly into the latter category:
“Smooths, as unruly hair“
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This clue is a bit of a head-scratcher, isn’t it? It’s a double-whammy, requiring you to think about both the physical action of smoothing hair and the metaphorical act of making something unruly more orderly.
So, let’s break down the clue.
“Smooths”
is the verb, indicating an action. It tells us something is being made smoother.
“as unruly hair”
is the modifier, giving us context. It tells us what is being smoothed – something that was previously out of order or chaotic.
This clue is all about transformation, about taking something wild and unruly and making it calm and controlled. It could be about straightening hair, but it could also be about something more abstract.
Think about the various ways we can “smooth” things out. Could it be a tool, a process, or even a word?
Let me know your thoughts in the comments below! I’m eager to see what solutions you come up with. Happy puzzling!
Available Answers:
TAMES.
Last seen on the crossword puzzle: NY Times Crossword 11 Sep 24, Wednesday