Alright, folks, gather ’round, because today I’m gonna spill the beans on something that had me scratching my head for a good while. It all started when I stumbled upon this little crossword puzzle clue: “1974 CIA spoof flick”. Now, I ain’t no movie buff, but the word “spoof” got me curious. It sounded like a good laugh, and who doesn’t need a good laugh, right?
So, I started digging. First, I just typed the whole thing into my search bar, “1974 CIA spoof flick,” just to see what would pop up. The search engine gave me a bunch of crossword puzzle solver sites, and the same answer kept showing up: SPYS.
Okay, “SPYS,” that’s four letters, it fits the clue. But what the heck is it? I typed in just “SPYS” and, boom, there it was. Apparently, it’s a movie, a comedy, from 1974. And get this, it stars Donald Sutherland and Elliott Gould! Now those are some names I recognize.
The New York Times had something on it, calling it a “feeble attempt” at a spoof. Ouch. But hey, I’m a sucker for old movies, even the bad ones. And let me tell you, finding more info on this thing was like pulling teeth. Most of the results were just about that darn crossword clue!
I kept seeing that February 11, 2024 date pop up, too. That’s when the clue showed up in the NYT crossword. Seemed like a lot of people were stumped by it. It felt good to know I was not alone in the dark.
Finally, after some serious scrolling, I found a few more details. Apparently, it’s about these two bumbling CIA agents, and it’s supposed to be a comedy. I watched the trailer. It looks super goofy, but kinda charming in that 70s way, you know?
The Result?
- The answer to the crossword clue “1974 CIA spoof flick” is definitely SPYS.
- It’s a real movie, starring Donald Sutherland and Elliott Gould.
- It was released in, you guessed it, 1974.
- It’s supposed to be a comedy about the CIA.
So, there you have it. That’s the whole story of how a simple crossword clue led me down a rabbit hole of 70s cinema. I even watched the movie. It wasn’t exactly a masterpiece, but it was a fun little trip back in time. Sometimes, the most random things can lead to the most unexpected discoveries, am I right?
Anyway, that’s all for today. I hope you enjoyed this little journey of a research. I am going to get back to my usual content next time. See you guys around!
