"Aw, that's so nice of you!"

GEETHANKS

"Here’s a helpful hint for your crossword: "Casual way to express gratitude, written as it sounds." This hint guides the solver toward the idea of a phonetic spelling of a common thankful phrase without directly giving away "GEETHANKS." It’s easier than the original clue but still requires a bit of wordplay to connect the dots."

The clue "Aw, that's so nice of you!" leads to the answer "GEETHANKS" through a playful combination of phonetic interpretation and wordplay. 1. Phonetic Interpretation: The phrase "Aw, that's so nice of you!" is meant to be read aloud. When spoken casually, it sounds like "Gee, thanks!"—a common informal expression of gratitude. 2.