Can’t Resist the Challenge? Unravel the Little Stinker!

As a detective faced with the crossword clue ‘Little stinker,’ I embarked on a journey of deduction to uncover the answer. My thought process began by dissecting the clue itself. I immediately recognized the word ‘stinker’ as a colloquial term often used to describe someone mischievous or troublesome, particularly a child. This led me to believe that the answer should involve a word denoting a child—one that is relatively small in size and known for their misbehavior. That’s when the enlightening moment struck me – ‘BRAT.’ It perfectly encompassed all the elements of the clue. A brat is indeed a little stinker, characterized by their naughty behavior and rebellious nature. The simplicity and accuracy of the answer was highly satisfying, unveiling the connection between the clue and solution with a cloak of intrigue.