Away from home

As a detective solving the mystery of the crossword puzzle clue “Away from home,” my thought process immediately goes to synonyms for the phrase. Words like “abroad,” “elsewhere,” and “outside” all come to mind, but none of them fit the available letters for the answer. Scrutinizing the clue further, I see an important detail: the word “away” is capitalized. This indicates to me that it could be a hint towards an acronym or abbreviation. Suddenly, “AFIELD” pops into my mind. It’s a less commonly used word, but it fits perfectly with the available spaces and has the added bonus of the letter “a” being capitalized in the word. It also satisfies the definition of “away from home” as it suggests being in a remote or unfamiliar place. I confidently fill in the letters and move on to the next clue, feeling a sense of satisfaction and accomplishment for solving the mystery.