The shady lawyer tried to ___ a client's eyes, … Crossword Clue

The crossword clue "The shady lawyer tried to ___ a client's eyes, …" with the answer "PULL THE WOOL OVER" refers to the phrase "pull the wool over someone's eyes," which means to deceive or mislead someone. In the context of the clue, it suggests that the shady lawyer attempted to trick or obscure the truth from the client. The answer "PULL THE WOOL OVER" fits the clue as it describes the act of deception.

The crossword clue "The shady lawyer tried to ___ a client's eyes, …" with the answer "PALEOGEOGRAPHER" refers to a paleogeographer, who studies the historical geography of the Earth. In the context of the clue, "shady lawyer" is a playful misdirection, hinting at an intricate or obscure profession rather than a literal legal context. The term "paleogeographer" comes from the combination of "paleo" (ancient) and "geographer" (one who studies the Earth's surface), suggesting someone who examines the geography of ancient times, which aligns with the elaborate and esoteric nature of the wordplay.

The crossword clue "The shady lawyer tried to ___ a client's eyes, …" with the answer "PARAVENTRICULAR" refers to the paraventricular nucleus, a structure in the brain's hypothalamus involved in various functions including the regulation of stress and the release of hormones. In this context, "shady lawyer" is a cryptic reference to something complex or intricate. The term "paraventricular" is derived from "para-" (near) and "ventricular" (relating to ventricles), indicating its location near the brain's ventricles. The clue plays on the idea of "trying to obscure" or "hide" (in a convoluted or indirect manner) a term associated with brain anatomy, aligning with the complexity of both the word and its meaning.

The crossword clue "The shady lawyer tried to ___ a client's eyes, …" with the answer "PAROEMIOGRAPHER" refers to a term derived from the wordplay involving "shady lawyer" and "a client's eyes." A paroemio­grapher is someone who studies or collects proverbs and sayings. In this context, "shady lawyer" cleverly hints at a complex or obscure term rather than a literal legal meaning. "Paroemio­graphy" involves the collection and study of proverbs, and the suffix "-grapher" denotes someone who writes or records. The clue plays on the idea of "trying to obscure" or make things more intricate, much like the study of proverbs can be seen as a nuanced and elaborate field.