Ever feel that little thrill of accomplishment when you crack a particularly clever clue in the New York Times crossword? It’s like a mini-victory, a mental high-five to yourself. Some clues, though, seem designed to truly test our knowledge and push our puzzling skills to the limit.
Among these brain-ticklers, the “share a border” clues can be deceptively simple on the surface. But behind those three little words lies a world of geographical possibilities. These clues demand we think about not just names, but the relationships and connections between them.