Tricky crossword stumps pie lovers – find out answer

As a detective tasked with solving the mystery of the crossword clue ‘What might turn pie into pieces?‘, the first thing that came to mind was the physical act of cutting a pie into slices or pieces. However, upon further examination, it became clear that this clue was likely referring to a more abstract concept. The word ‘turn‘ could suggest a transformation or alteration rather than a literal cut. Additionally, the use of ‘pie‘ as opposed to a more general food item could be a hint towards a more computer-related answer, as ‘pie’ can also be an acronym for ‘Programmable Input Output Equipment’. Thinking along these lines led me to the possible solution of ‘AUTOCOMPLETE‘, a feature commonly found on computers and mobile devices that can turn a partially typed word into a complete term without the need for the full typing process. In doing so, it ‘turns’ the intended word into ‘pieces‘, or individual components of letters. This insight allowed me to confidently fill in the answer to the crossword clue and solve the mystery.