Stone of “Poor Things”

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Cracking the Code: A “Poor Things” Crossword Clue

This week’s crossword puzzle threw me for a loop with a particularly tricky clue. It seemed simple enough, just a few words referencing a literary masterpiece, but the answer just wouldn’t come to me. Hours I spent staring at the grid, my brain feeling like it was turning to stone. Finally, a lightbulb moment! The answer was staring me right in the face, a hidden reference to a key character.

Are you ready to test your literary knowledge? Let’s see if you can crack the code of this “Poor Things” crossword clue.

The Clue:

The central object of desire in a recent cinematic adaptation of Alasdair Gray’s novel, known for its transformative properties.

Ready to take a stab?

I’ll be back next week with the answer and a breakdown of why it works. In the meantime, feel free to leave your guesses in the comments below! And remember, even if you don’t get it right, the journey is part of the fun!

Stone of “Poor Things”

Available Answers:

EMMA.

Last seen on the crossword puzzle: NY Times Crossword 9 Jul 24, Tuesday