welcome to today's crossword clue breakdown where we help you solve the tricky puzzles that have you stumped today's clue is from The New York Times crossword for September 10th 2024 and it might have caught a few offguard the clue is suspicious of now at first glance this clue seems simple but as with many crossword puzzles there's always more to it then meets the eye the phrase suspicious of suggests a sense of Doubt weariness or being on alert some words that come to mind are distrustful skeptical or leery but remember in crosswords the number of letters and the pattern of the grid are your biggest hints if you're still stuck try thinking of synonyms that can fit into the crossword space you might have already filled in some surrounding Clues which can provide additional letters that will help guide you to the right answer but don't overthink it sometimes the solution is more straightforward than it seems finally let let's reveal the answer you've been waiting for the word you're looking for to complete today's clue suspicious of is onto that's right onto fits perfectly capturing that feeling of being aware or cautious about something or someone just as you would when you're suspicious so there you have it you've cracked the code for today's crossword puzzle stay tuned for more crossword clues and solutions to help sharpen your puzzle solving skills