"Logic dictates that you control your emotions," as [circled letters] might say

KEEPCOMPOSURE

["**Hint:** *\"Stay calm, as a Vulcan might advise—look for letters that stand out in the grid.\"*\n\nThis hint:\n- References the *Star Trek* connection (\"Vulcan\") without outright saying \"Spock.\"\n- Suggests the answer is about maintaining calm (\"stay calm\").\n- Hints at the visual aspect (\"letters that stand out\") without explicitly mentioning circled letters.\n- Keeps the solver engaged by tying the meaning to the wordplay."]

This clue is a playful combination of a definition and wordplay involving circled letters in the crossword grid. 1. **Definition**: The phrase *"Logic dictates that you control your emotions"* hints at the answer's meaning—"keep composure" is an idiom meaning to stay calm and collected. 2. **Wordplay**: The clue references *"[circled letters] might say"*, suggesting that the answer is derived from letters that are circled in the grid. In crosswords, circled letters often spell out a hidden word or phrase. Here, the circled letters in the grid likely spell out "KEEP COMPOSURE" when read in sequence. 3. **Cultural Reference**: The phrase *"Logic dictates"* is a nod to *Star Trek*, where the character Spock often uses similar phrasing (e.g., *"Logic clearly dictates..."*). This adds a layer of fun for solvers familiar with the reference. Thus, the clue cleverly combines a definition with a visual grid element (circled letters) and a subtle pop-culture nod to lead to the answer.