Where the smallest bones in the body are found

As a detective, I begin by dissecting the clues in front of me. I read and re-read the clue, ‘Where the smallest bones in the body are found’, trying to pick apart its meaning. Then, I start to think of the human anatomy – where can we find bones that are particularly small? The answer seems to lie somewhere in the head or neck. So, I turn my attention to the crossword grid and scan for words that fit this criteria, but nothing seems to fit perfectly. Then a thought hits me – what is the smallest part of the head or neck? The answer, quite obviously, is the ear. And indeed, upon further research, I find that the three smallest bones in the human body are the malleus, incus, and stapes – all located in the middle ear. The answer to this crossword puzzle seems to have been hiding in plain sight all along. As a detective, it’s thrilling to uncover such mysteries, and I appreciate the satisfaction that comes with piecing together seemingly disparate clues into a cohesive solution.