Enter into a plot?

Answer:

ENTOMB

Hint:

Think of a final resting place that shares a root with "insect," or consider how this word might involve putting something deep into the ground.

Explanation:

The clue plays on the double meaning of "plot." While it could suggest a scheme or story, here it hints at a burial plot—a grave. "Enter into" is a clever nudge toward "entomb," meaning to place in a tomb. The wordplay relies on interpreting "plot" as a final resting place rather than a plan.

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General solving tip

A question mark usually flags wordplay or a non-literal reading. Expect a pun, a twist, or a definition that's one step removed from the surface meaning.

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