Stuck on a Retro ‘OMG!’ Crossword? Find the Answer Here!

As a detective, the first thing I did was break down the crossword clue to understand the different components and the context in which they were used. The exclamation “OMG” is a common phrase used to express surprise or shock, but the clue added the word “quaintly”, which suggests that the answer might be an outdated alternative to the modern “OMG.”

I started to think of old-fashioned exclamations that people used to use instead of “OMG,” and one that immediately came to mind was “EGAD.” This word, which is an interjection used to express surprise or alarm, was popularized in the 18th century and was commonly used in novels and plays from that era.

Using my knowledge of language and grammar, I looked at the structure of the clue and saw that “quaintly” was a modifier for the exclamation, not the exclamation itself. This reinforced my suspicion that “EGAD” could be the answer since it is indeed an old-fashioned exclamation.

Finally, I confirmed my answer by looking at the other intersecting clues that shared letters with “EGAD.” This ultimately led me to reach the conclusion that “EGAD” was, in fact, the answer to the mysterious crossword clue.