NYT Beyond Uptight (4) Crossword Clue Puzzle Answer from September 16, 2024
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Updated Sep 16, 2024
Beyond Uptight (4) NYT Crossword Clue Answer
Let’s find the answers to Beyond Uptight (4) NYT for the September 16, 2024 edition of NYT crossword puzzle. Answer Contains 4 letters. Start with A and end with L, and the possible solutions are AMYL, ARIL, ANAL.
The answer is ANAL.
The crossword clue "Beyond Uptight" with the answer "ANAL" refers to the colloquial use of the term "anal," which describes someone who is excessively meticulous, controlling, or rigid in their behavior.
The term is derived from Freudian psychoanalytic theory, specifically the "anal-retentive" personality, which is characterized by an obsession with orderliness, perfectionism, and attention to detail. In everyday language, calling someone "anal" implies that they are overly focused on minor details or overly strict about following rules, often to the point of being inflexible or overly critical.
This clue last seen in NYT Crossword Puzzle on September 16, 2024. You can also get all other NYT's Crossword clues hints and answers here.
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