What happened when the bust went sideways? NYT Crossword Clue Puzzle Answer from July 14, 2024

What happened when the bust went sideways? NYT Crossword Clue Answer

Let’s find the answers to What happened when the bust went sideways? NYT for the July 14, 2024 edition of NYT crossword puzzle. Answer Contains 15 letters. Start with N and end with N, and the possible solutions are NATIONALISATION, NATIONALIZATION, NARCINAPANICRAN.

The answer is NARCINAPANICRAN.

The crossword clue "What happened when the bust went sideways?" humorously combines elements related to law enforcement and a mishap, resulting in the answer "NARCINAPANICRAN." This playful phrase suggests a scenario where a planned operation, possibly involving law enforcement (indicated by "NARC"), encountered unexpected difficulties or went awry ("IN A PANIC RAN").

The term "bust" commonly refers to a police raid or operation to apprehend criminals, often involving narcotics or illegal activities. When such an operation "goes sideways," it means that something unexpected occurred, leading to chaos or confusion, prompting individuals involved to react hastily ("in a panic ran"). This clue demonstrates the crossword's ability to incorporate wordplay and situational humor, challenging solvers to connect the dots between law enforcement jargon and everyday phrases to arrive at the correct answer.

This clue last seen in NYT Crossword Puzzle on July 14, 2024. You can also get all other NYT's Crossword clues hints and answers here.