Cracking the Code: “Where you might put in dough and take out bread?”
Crossword puzzles are a delightful way to exercise our brains, but sometimes a clue can leave us scratching our heads. Today, we’re tackling one of those head-scratchers: “Where you might put in dough and take out bread?” This clue might seem straightforward, but it’s actually quite clever, playing on a double meaning of the word “dough”.
At first glance, we think of the traditional definition of “dough” – the soft mixture of flour, water, and other ingredients used to make bread. But the clue is intentionally designed to mislead us. It’s hinting at another meaning, one related to money, another common use of the word “dough”.
The clue is a wordplay puzzle, testing our knowledge of synonyms and multiple meanings. We need to think outside the box and consider where we might “put in” money and “take out” bread in a literal sense.
So, let’s put on our thinking caps and explore the possibilities! What could this clue be referring to? Leave your guesses in the comments below and we’ll reveal the answer in our next blog post.
Available Answers:
ATM.
Last seen on the crossword puzzle: NY Times Crossword 24 Jul 24, Wednesday