Crosswords can be a delightful way to exercise your brain, expand your vocabulary, and maybe even learn a thing or two! Sometimes, though, you hit a snag. You’re staring at a grid, muttering to yourself, convinced the puzzle maker is playing a trick on you. We’ve all been there!
One particularly tricky type of clue involves Roman numerals. They appear simple at first glance, but quickly reveal their cryptic nature. You might find yourself scratching your head, especially when the clue asks for a four-letter word. Let’s decode one such common head-scratcher.