“Tsk, tsk”?

“Tsk, tsk”? A Crossword Conundrum

Ah, the joy of a good crossword puzzle! That satisfying “click” when you finally decipher a tricky clue, the sense of accomplishment when you fill in that last square… but then there are those clues that leave you scratching your head, muttering under your breath.

Today’s crossword puzzle threw me for a loop with this particular clue:

“Tsk, tsk”

. Now, I’m not one to be easily stumped, but this one had me staring blankly at the grid for a good five minutes.

“Tsk, tsk” – such a simple phrase, yet it seemed to hold a myriad of potential answers. Could it be a sound? An expression of disapproval? Maybe even a synonym for something entirely different?

I tried to remember where I’d seen the phrase used before. Was it in a book? A movie? A conversation with my grandmother? The more I thought about it, the more confused I became.

And then, the lightbulb moment! I realized I wasn’t approaching the clue correctly. I needed to step back, analyze the phrase’s implications, and consider the context of the crossword puzzle itself.

After some careful deliberation, the answer became clear as day.

Have you ever encountered this crossword clue? What was your approach to solving it? Let me know in the comments below!

Available Answers:

DOUBLE CLICK.

Last seen on the crossword puzzle: NY Times Crossword 25 Aug 24, Sunday