Vault Opener NYT Crossword: Why the Answer Is ESS and Not What You Think
Crossword solvers know the feeling: you stare at a clue like “Vault Opener” in a New York Times puzzle, certain it must refer to a key, code, or even some kind of gymnastic move. But then the answer—just three letters long—is ESS. And suddenly, it makes no literal sense. Or does it? This clever misdirection … Read more