Texter’s “Enough!”

Texter’s “Enough!” – A Challenging Crossword Clue

This week’s crossword puzzle threw me for a loop. I was breezing through the early clues, feeling confident and smug, when I hit a wall. A particularly tricky clue stopped me dead in my tracks. It was short and seemingly simple, but it stumped me for longer than I care to admit.

The clue?

“Texter’s ‘Enough!'”

At first glance, it seemed straightforward. What phrase would a texter use to indicate they’ve had enough? But as I delved deeper, I realized there were multiple possibilities, each with its own nuances and potential ambiguity.

I started with the obvious:

“Stop it!”

or

“Leave me alone!”

. But these felt too harsh, too direct for a casual conversation. Maybe a texter would use something more subtle, like

“Okay, I get it”

or

“That’s enough for me”

. But even these felt too straightforward.

I needed a phrase that conveyed frustration and weariness, a sense of “I’ve heard enough” without being overtly aggressive. I considered

“Chill”

, but it felt too dismissive.

“Seriously?”

was close, but lacked the definitive “enough” aspect.

I spent what felt like an eternity staring at the blank square, my brain churning with possibilities. I even resorted to Googling common texting phrases, desperate for inspiration. But nothing seemed to fit the bill perfectly.

Finally, after much deliberation and a touch of frustration, I arrived at a potential answer. It felt right, a perfect blend of casual annoyance and a firm declaration of “enough.”

I won’t spoil the answer here, but let me know if you’ve solved it in the comments below. And if you’re still struggling, perhaps a little Googling or a second cup of coffee will do the trick!

Happy solving!

Available Answers:

TMI.

Last seen on the crossword puzzle: Eugene Sheffer – King Feature Syndicate Crossword – Sep 19 2024