Finish second, say

Every crossword enthusiast knows that feeling: you’re cruising through your daily puzzle, confidently dropping in answers, and then you hit acrossword cluethat makes you pause....

Bad job?

The moment a particularly evocative crossword clue lands in your sights, there’s an almost tangible shift in the air. It’s not just about filling squares;...

Haircutter’s tool

“Haircutter’s tool.” Acrossword cluethat, at first glance, seems disarmingly straightforward. It points to an everyday object, something we’ve all encountered, perhaps even used or seen...