Crosswords, especially the New York Times crossword, offer a delightful mental workout. But every now and then, you stumble upon a clue that just seemsoff. It’s that clue that feels utterly wrong, like it’s speaking a different language.
We’ve all been there, staring blankly at a grid, convinced the clue is a prank. A truly tricky clue is one thing; a downright misleading one is another! Let’s dive into the world of strangely worded, misleading, and sometimes just plain wrong crossword clues.