Cracking the Code: The Statesman NYT Crossword Clue Explained
You’re halfway through your New York Times crossword, coffee cooling beside you, when 17-Across halts your progress: “Statesman.” Five letters. You scribble “leader,” but it doesn’t fit. Sound familiar? You’re not alone. The “statesman” clue is a crossword staple—and a notorious trap for overthinkers. Let’s decode it together. Why “Statesman” Tricks Solvers (And How to Outsmart It)…