Stuck on a Crossword? Solve the Clue: Without Direction

As a detective, when I encountered the crossword clue “without direction,” my mind immediately began to analyze the possible meanings of direction. It could refer to physical direction such as North, South, East, and West, or it could imply the sense of purpose, aim, or goal. Combining the clue with the length of the answer key (four letters), I considered directional words with four letters such as ‘lost’ or ‘aimless’ but they didn’t fit. Then, I realized that the letters ‘I,’ ‘D,’ ‘L,’ and ‘Y’ form the word “idly,” which means to do something without purpose, aimlessly or simply do nothing. It was the perfect answer to the clue “without direction” as it could be interpreted as a lack of productivity, without aiming for something specific. So, the answer was IDLY, and the mystery was solved!