Stumped by a Tricky Crossword Clue? Can You Solve the Game You Can’t Stand to Win?

As a detective solving the mystery of the crossword clue ‘Game you can’t stand to win?‘, my thought process initially revolved around games that are notoriously difficult to win, such as chess, poker, or even a game of battleship. However, upon careful consideration, the use of the word “stand” in the clue suggested that the answer was more likely to be a game that is frustrating to lose, rather than simply a difficult game to win. Additionally, the clue’s phrasing of ‘game‘ rather than ‘board game’ or ‘card game’ further hinted at the answer being a more general type of game. After much pondering, the answer ‘MUSICALCHAIRS‘ suddenly struck me as the perfect fit – it is a game where every round, one person inevitably loses and is left without a chair. This game is therefore not only frustrating to lose but can also be embarrassing, making it a game that you truly cannot stand losing. Ultimately, the answer ‘MUSICALCHAIRS‘ provided a rewarding and satisfying conclusion to this crossword mystery.