This goo was worth a point in May 2025.

publication date: Friday, May 2, 2025 (part of May 2025)

category: Music

clue: He's never gonna dance again—not because guilty feet have no rhythm, but because he died in 2016.

explanation: The lyrics play on the chorus of Michael's hit song "Careless Whisper." more…

intended difficulty: very easy

solved by: Russ Wilhelm, Steve West, Samir Mehta, and Richard Slominsky

Up the Long Ladder: Climbing the longest ladder that's ever been is the same as climbing a short one: Just take it one step at a time. It only makes sense to take them in order, right?

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