Okay, so today I tried out this “devious” thing in the NYT Mini Crossword, and let me tell you, it was a wild ride.
First off, I dived into the puzzle like I always do, aiming to crack those clues one by one. I started by tackling the shortest words ’cause, you know, those are the easiest to knock out. Got a few of those done, feeling pretty good.
Try to Find the Shortest Answers First
- I scanned the puzzle for the shortest clues, usually three or four letters.
- Filled in the answers I was sure about.
- Used those to get a starting point.
But then came the “devious” clue. Man, that one stumped me for a bit. I read it over and over, trying to make sense of it. Nothing. My brain was drawing a blank. I even tried putting in random letters, hoping something would click. Nope, still nothing. Then, I had a good idea. I looked it up online. And I discovered many people on the Internet had the same problem as me, so I found “SLY” and “SNEAKY”.
Struggled with the “Devious” Clue
- Read the clue multiple times, but couldn’t figure it out.
- Tried fitting in different words, but nothing worked.
- Felt a bit frustrated, not gonna lie.
Finally, I decided to check out some hints online. I figured, “Hey, everyone needs a little help sometimes, right?” So, I browsed through a couple of forums and guess what? I found the answer! It was “SLY”, I know, right? Who would’ve thought? I guess that “SNEAKY” is also the correct answer, according to some people online. It’s like the ultimate “aha!” moment. I quickly typed it into the puzzle, and bam, it fit perfectly.
Seek Help Online
- Decided to look for hints online after being stuck.
- Browsed through some crossword forums.
- Found the answer “SLY”, and “SNEAKY”.
After that, I went back and finished up the rest of the puzzle. It felt so good to finally crack that “devious” clue. I mean, it wasn’t easy, but I did it! I kept at it, filling in the blanks, and eventually, I solved the whole thing. Victory!
Completed the Puzzle
- Went back to the puzzle and filled in the remaining answers.
- Felt a sense of accomplishment after solving the “devious” clue.
- Finished the entire crossword!
So yeah, that’s my story of tackling the “devious” NYT Mini today. It was challenging, a bit frustrating at times, but totally worth it in the end. And hey, I learned that it’s okay to ask for help when you’re stuck. We all need a little nudge in the right direction sometimes. All in all, a pretty good day in the world of crosswords!