Man, I gotta tell you about this whole crossword puzzle thing I got into. So, I’ve been seeing these “NYT Mini Crossword” things pop up, and I thought, “Why not give it a shot?” Big mistake. Or maybe not. It was a wild ride, that’s for sure.
I started off pretty confident. I mean, how hard could it be, right? It’s just a mini crossword. But boy, was I wrong. I stumbled upon this clue, “That really hurts!”. I was like, “Okay, this could be anything.” I started with a dictionary and tried to list all potential words.
- First, I jumped on the net, trying to find some answers.
- I read some information that mentioned they’ve solved clues from different dates, like January 12, January 11, December 2, and even May 5. And I found there was only one answer for it.
- Then I dug into how people usually solve these things. Some folks were talking about how they do it every day.
- I also tried to find the meaning of “That really hurts!” I guessed it might be a kind of exclamation.
After some serious head-scratching, I finally landed on a 5-letter word, which seemed to be the popular answer. It was a word of exclamation. To be honest, it wasn’t my first guess, but it fit perfectly.
But here’s the kicker – after all that, I realized this whole crossword thing isn’t just about knowing words. It’s about how you think, how you connect things. It’s like a brain workout, you know? I felt so tired as if I just ran a marathon.
I saw somewhere that The New York Times charges for their online paper and app. Makes sense, they gotta make money somehow. But for someone like me, just starting, it felt a bit much.
The Reflection
This whole experience got me thinking. It’s not just about crosswords. It’s about learning new stuff, challenging yourself. And yeah, it’s frustrating at times, but also super rewarding when you finally crack that clue. I guess I’m not gonna be a crossword pro anytime soon, but hey, I’m learning. And that’s what counts, right?
So, that’s my story about my little adventure with the NYT Mini Crossword. It was a pain, but a good kind of pain. I guess. Maybe I’ll try again tomorrow. Or not. We’ll see.