Tegan and Sara, e.g.

Cracking the Code: “Tegan and Sara, e.g.”

This week’s crossword puzzle threw a real curveball at me. I was cruising through the clues, filling in squares with confidence, when I hit a wall. The clue: “Tegan and Sara, e.g.”

My brain froze. What could it be? My first instinct was to think about musical duos, but that seemed too obvious. I started to panic, convinced I was missing some obscure pop culture reference. I even considered pulling out my dictionary, hoping some obscure word would unlock the answer.

After a few minutes of frustrated pacing, I decided to take a step back and analyze the clue. “Tegan and Sara, e.g.” What did that “e.g.” really mean? It signified an example, a representative of a larger category. But what category?

As I pondered, a realization dawned on me. This wasn’t about the specific names Tegan and Sara, but rather the

relationship

they shared. Suddenly, the clue clicked into place.

This week’s crossword clue is a prime example of how a seemingly simple clue can actually be quite challenging. It requires you to think beyond the obvious and consider the context of the clue.

Stay tuned for my solution and explanation in the comments! In the meantime, have you encountered any particularly tricky crossword clues lately? Share your experiences in the comments below!

Available Answers:

POP DUO.

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