Ever stared blankly at a crossword puzzle, utterly stumped? We’ve all been there! Sometimes, one tricky clue can hold up the whole grid. When that clue is “isolated” in the New York Times crossword, it can feel especially daunting.
But don’t despair! That feeling of triumph when you finally crack a tough clue is one of the best parts of crossword solving. Let’s explore strategies for tackling those perplexing “isolated” clues in the beloved NYT crossword.