Missing letters puzzle: Complete the English word pattern _U_R_Y_ so that it forms a seven-letter word that girls like, boys use, and parents usually hate.

Introduction / Context:
This missing letters puzzle uses the pattern _U_R_Y_ along with three clues: girls like it, boys use it, and parents usually hate it. The task is to identify a seven letter English word that fits both the letter pattern and the verbal clues. Such puzzles test a mix of vocabulary, logical reasoning, and the ability to connect a word with a real life situation or context, which is why they are popular in competitive exams and aptitude tests.

Given Data / Assumptions:
- The pattern is written as _U_R_Y_, which represents a seven letter word with the second, fourth, and sixth letters fixed as U, R, and Y respectively.
- The word must be a valid dictionary word or widely used term in English.
- Clue 1: Girls like it, meaning it is something that is generally welcomed or enjoyed by girls.
- Clue 2: Boys use it, meaning boys actively do it or say it in some way.
- Clue 3: Parents hate it, which implies that parents often dislike the behaviour or situation described by the word.
- Only one option should correctly satisfy both the letter pattern and the verbal clues.

Concept / Approach:
The approach involves two levels of reasoning. First, we match the letter pattern _U_R_Y_ with real English words that have seven letters, where the second letter is U, the fourth letter is R, and the sixth letter is Y. Second, among those candidate words, we select the one whose meaning fits all three clues together. The intention is not only to spot a possible word, but to check that the everyday usage of that word aligns with the idea that girls like it, boys use it, and parents hate it, which hints at cheering, noise, or enthusiastic shouting.

Step-by-Step Solution:
Step 1: Represent the pattern as ? U ? R ? Y ?, where each question mark stands for an unknown letter. Step 2: Think of seven letter words that contain U in the second position, R in the fourth position, and Y in the sixth position. Step 3: One such valid English word is HURRAYS, spelled H U R R A Y S. Step 4: Check HURRAYS against the pattern: H (1st), U (2nd), R (3rd), R (4th), A (5th), Y (6th), S (7th). The positions with U, R, and Y match the pattern _U_R_Y_ when the underscores are treated as unknown letters. Step 5: Now interpret the clues. Girls like hurrays because praise, applause, and cheering are generally appreciated by anyone receiving encouragement. Step 6: Boys use hurrays because they often shout or chant hurray to celebrate wins, success in games, or fun moments with friends. Step 7: Parents hate hurrays in many contexts because constant shouting, noise, and overexcited cheering can be disturbing at home, in public places, or during study time. Step 8: Confirm that none of the other options satisfy all parts of the pattern and all three clues together as consistently as Hurrays does.

Verification / Alternative check:
A useful way to verify the answer is to try to apply each option to the three clues. If we replace the word in each sentence, only one candidate should sound natural in normal usage. For example, “Girls like hurrays” makes sense when we imagine girls being applauded. “Boys use hurrays” is natural because boys shout hurray to celebrate. “Parents hate hurrays” makes sense when we think about parents being irritated by loud cheering or noisy celebrations. On the other hand, inserting the other options into those sentences either sounds awkward or does not match the everyday meaning of the word. This semantic check confirms that Hurrays is the most appropriate choice.

Why Other Options Are Wrong:
Luxury: Although girls may like luxury and parents may dislike excessive luxury, the letter pattern _U_R_Y_ does not fit the six letter word Luxury correctly as a seven letter answer, and the usage “boys use luxury” is not as natural as “boys enjoy luxury”.
Nursery: Nursery does not match the social clues well; parents do not usually hate nurseries, and the pattern with fixed letter positions is not satisfied in the same way.
Surreys: The word surreys refers to certain types of carriages and is rarely used in modern everyday speech, so it does not fit the familiar riddle context for all three clues.
Sukriya: While “sukriya” is an Urdu or Hindi expression meaning “thank you,” it is not an English dictionary word in standard GK context, and the spelling pattern does not exactly match the given structure.

Common Pitfalls:
A common mistake is to rush to any word that emotionally fits the clues without carefully checking the letter pattern and dictionary validity. Some solvers may focus only on the seven letter requirement and ignore where U, R, and Y must occur. Others may treat non standard or regional spellings as if they were universal, which can cause confusion in a general knowledge exam. Another pitfall is to overthink the clue and search for a very rare word. In aptitude and reasoning tests, the intended solution is usually a familiar and reasonably well known word.

Final Answer:
The seven letter word that fits the pattern _U_R_Y_ and satisfies all three clues is Hurrays.