Stuck on a crossword clue? We’ve all been there, staring blankly at those little squares, willing the answer to magically appear. Sometimes the trick is understanding the nuances of the words used in the clue itself. Let’s tackle a common stumper that often pops up: “hardly reticent.”
Crossword puzzles are fantastic brain workouts, and cracking a tough clue is incredibly satisfying. This one requires a bit of reverse thinking. “Reticent” means reserved or quiet, so “hardly reticent” suggests the opposite someone who’s quite talkative and outgoing.