Stumped by ‘And that’s proof enough’? Get the hidden solution!

Once upon a time, in the land of Puzzleville, there was a wise old professor named Professor Enigma. He loved riddles, word games, and of course, crosswords. One day, Professor Enigma stumbled upon a mystery that baffled him for weeks.

In the heart of Puzzleville, a grand treasure was said to be hidden – a magnificent golden key that could unlock any door in the world. Legend had it that the treasure could only be found by solving an ancient crossword puzzle guarded by magical creatures.

Professor Enigma set off on an adventurous journey, armed with nothing but his wit and a pocket full of crossword puzzles. Along the way, he encountered cunning trolls, mischievous elves, and even a dragon who guarded a hidden clue. Each challenge revealed a tiny piece of the puzzle, leading him ever closer to the golden key.

One rainy afternoon, after tirelessly connecting words and filling in blanks, Professor Enigma found himself scratching his head over a particular clue: “And that’s proof enough.” The answer was just three letters, which made it all the more intriguing. Frustrated, he pondered how to unravel this enigma.

As he pondered, a small, peculiar creature emerged from the shadows. It was a perplexed little gnome named Riddler, known for solving the most intricate puzzles in Puzzleville. With his sly grin, Riddler scurried up to the professor, eager to assist.

“Ah, Professor Enigma, you seem perplexed. Let me enlighten you with a riddle,” said Riddler mischievously.

Professor Enigma, intrigued by the gnome’s offer, nodded eagerly.

“What disappears as soon as you say its name?”

The professor furrowed his brow, thinking deeply. Suddenly, it struck him like a lightning bolt. With a spark in his eyes, he exclaimed, “Silence! Silence disappears as soon as you say its name!”

Riddler applauded, delighted by the professor’s quick response. “Bravo, Professor Enigma! Indeed, silence is the answer to my riddle, and it holds a precious clue within.”

Rummaging through his pockets, Riddler retrieved a slip of paper and handed it to the professor. It read, “That which follows from what has been previously proved, Q.E.D.”

The professor’s eyes widened with excitement as he realized the connection. “Q.E.D.! It stands for ‘quod erat demonstrandum‘ – a Latin phrase that means ‘which had to be demonstrated’ or ‘and that’s proof enough’!”

With this newfound knowledge, Professor Enigma continued his quest, solving the final riddles and finally reaching the hidden crossword of the grand treasure. As he completed the puzzle, the magical creatures of Puzzleville applauded, and the golden key appeared before him.

In the end, Professor Enigma unlocked the doors of wisdom and proved that a clever crossword clue could be the key to solving life’s mysteries. From that day forward, he was hailed as the Crossword King, forever reminding the people of Puzzleville that in the world of puzzles, “& that’s proof enough” could be unveiled by the three magical letters: QED.