Cracking the Code: How Small Bill Crossword Clues Work—and Why They Trip Up Solvers
The first time you see “small bill” as a crossword clue, it feels like a trick—until you realize it’s not. The answer isn’t a denomination at all. It’s a *description*. And that’s the beauty (and frustration) of crossword construction: what seems straightforward often hides layers of wordplay. Take the *New York Times* crossword, for instance. … Read more
