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