They work through a lot of baggage, for short

“They Work Through a Lot of Baggage, For Short” – Unpacking This Tricky Crossword Clue

This week’s crossword puzzle threw a real curveball at me. While I usually breeze through the easier clues, one in particular left me scratching my head. “They work through a lot of baggage, for short.” What on earth could that mean?

Initially, I thought it might be a play on words, referencing something that literally handles baggage. My mind raced through airports, luggage handlers, and even travel agencies. But none of them felt right. Then, I started to consider the metaphorical implications of “baggage.” Maybe it’s a clue about emotional burdens or past traumas?

The “for short” part made things even more perplexing. It could be a shortened version of a longer word, or even an abbreviation. I began to wonder if the answer was a profession or a type of therapy.

Frustrated but determined, I started sifting through my mental thesaurus, searching for any words related to “baggage” that could be shortened. I considered “porters,” “therapists,” and even “burdened.” But none of them felt like the right fit.

Finally, a light bulb went off! The answer was staring me right in the face. It was something I had completely overlooked, something seemingly obvious in hindsight.

Do you think you’ve cracked the code? Let me know in the comments if you’ve figured out the answer to this tricky crossword clue. And if you’re still stumped, be sure to check back next week for the solution.

Available Answers:

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Last seen on the crossword puzzle: NY Times Crossword 22 Aug 24, Thursday