Confess the Answer: Unraveling the Phrase for This Crossword!

As a detective, the first thing I do when trying to solve a mystery is to gather information. In this case, I had a crossword clue that read “Phrase of fessing up.” The clue tells me that the answer is a phrase that means admitting to something. From this information, I can start thinking about different phrases that involve confessing or coming clean, such as “I did it, I’m guilty, or I messed up.”

Next, I look at the length of the answer. In this case, it’s five letters, which means it’s probably a short phrase or word. That narrows down the possibilities, and I start to think about phrases that are commonly used when someone wants to admit to something. It didn’t take me long to come up with “I lied,” which is a five-letter phrase that fits perfectly with the clue.

Finally, I double-check my answer to make sure it fits all of the criteria I set out in the beginning. Does “I lied” accurately describe the act of admitting to something? Yes, it does. And is the phrase commonly used in everyday language? Absolutely!

Ultimately, my thought process and insights led me to the answer “I lied.” Hopefully, I was able to solve this mystery and help someone complete their crossword puzzle!