Commit a library taboo

Answer:

SHOUT

Hint:

Think of what you might do in frustration when your favorite book series has a long hold list—just don’t actually do it in quiet spaces.

Explanation:

"Commit a library taboo" hints at something you’re not supposed to do in a quiet space like a library. The answer "SHOUT" fits because shouting breaks the usual rule of silence. The clue plays on the idea of a social no-no, making it a straightforward but clever way to point to the answer.

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General solving tip

When a clue says 'informally,' 'slangily,' or 'casually,' think slang, clipped forms, or texting abbreviations. Try the short casual word you'd use in speech or a message.

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