NYT “Being slightly ___ is like being slightly pregnant — it tends to get worse”: Molly Ivins (8) Crossword Clue Puzzle Answer from September 20, 2024
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Updated Sep 20, 2024
“Being slightly ___ is like being slightly pregnant — it tends to get worse”: Molly Ivins (8) NYT Crossword Clue Answer
Let’s find the answers to “Being slightly ___ is like being slightly pregnant — it tends to get worse”: Molly Ivins (8) NYT for the September 20, 2024 edition of NYT crossword puzzle. Answer Contains 8 letters. Start with P and end with D, and the possible solutions are PACKETED, PACIFIED, PARANOID.
The answer is PARANOID.
The Crossword clue "'Being slightly ___ is like being slightly pregnant — it tends to get worse': Molly Ivins" with the answer "PARANOID" references a quote by journalist and political commentator Molly Ivins.
In this context, the term "paranoid" suggests that having even a small amount of paranoia can escalate over time, much like a pregnancy that cannot be "slightly" experienced; once you're pregnant, you are fully pregnant.
Ivins uses this analogy to illustrate how paranoia can grow and intensify if not addressed. The answer "paranoid" perfectly fits the clue, capturing the essence of her observation about the nature of paranoia.
This clue last seen in NYT Crossword Puzzle on September 20, 2024. You can also get all other NYT's Crossword clues hints and answers here.
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