Well now, let me tell ya somethin’ about these here swerved crosswords. Don’t go thinkin’ it’s gonna be a walk in the park, ’cause it ain’t. It’s like tryin’ to catch a greased pig at the county fair – slippery and frustrating, but kinda fun once you get the hang of it.
First thing’s first, don’t you go gettin’ all fancy and startin’ with that first clue like some smarty-pants. Nah, you gotta be smarter than that. You gotta scan them clues like you’re lookin’ for a bargain at the flea market. Look for the easy ones, the ones that just pop right into your head. They call ’em “fill-in-the-blanks,” and them’s the ones you wanna tackle first. Like, if it says “The opposite of black,” well, even a blind hog can find an acorn on that one, right? It’s white! Fill them easy ones in, and it’ll give you a leg up on the rest.
- Look for easy clues first, like fill-in-the-blanks.
- Don’t start with the first clue, scan them all.
- Easy answers help you get started.
Now, I heard tell that these crosswords get harder as the week goes on. Monday’s is supposed to be easy-peasy, like pie. But by Saturday, you’ll be scratchin’ your head ’til your hair falls out. And that big ol’ Sunday one? Forget about it! That’s like tryin’ to herd cats – impossible! But don’t you go gettin’ discouraged, even if you can only finish the Monday one. It’s better than nothin’ and everybody starts somewhere.
And another thing, don’t rush it. These ain’t no race, you know. It’s like makin’ a good pot of stew – you gotta let it simmer. Take your time, read the clues real careful, and don’t be afraid to guess. Sometimes you gotta just throw somethin’ at the wall and see if it sticks. And if it don’t, well, you just try somethin’ else. It ain’t the end of the world, goodness gracious.
Some folks say there’s tricks to these crosswords, like breakin’ down the clues and lookin’ for patterns and secret codes. Sounds like a load of hogwash to me, but hey, if it works for them, more power to ’em. Me, I just use my common sense and what little book learnin’ I got. And you know what, sometimes that’s all you need.
The hardest crosswords? Lord have mercy, them things are enough to make a grown woman cry. But I reckon if you keep at it, you’ll get better. Like anything else in life, practice makes perfect. Or at least, it makes you a little less bad. And that’s good enough for most of us.
So, if you’re lookin’ to become an ace crossword puzzle solver, well, you better be prepared to put in some work. It ain’t gonna happen overnight. You gotta sit yourself down, put on your thinkin’ cap, and get to solvin’. And don’t be afraid to ask for help if you need it. There ain’t no shame in admittin’ you don’t know somethin’. We all start somewhere, ain’t that right?
Remember when they started these things way back when? 1942, they say. Imagine that! And they still got folks doin’ them crosswords today. Keeps the mind sharp, I guess. Somethin’ to do other than watchin’ the corn grow, that’s for sure.
So, if you’re feelin’ bored or just wanna give your brain a little workout, why not try one of them swerved crosswords? Just don’t say I didn’t warn ya – they can be tricky little devils. But they can also be a whole lot of fun, especially when you finally get that last word and fill in that whole darn puzzle. It’s a feelin’ like you just won the blue ribbon at the county fair for the biggest pumpkin! So go on, give it a try. You might just surprise yourself.
And last but not least, don’t forget to have a good pencil with a good eraser. You’ll be doing a lot of writing and erasing, I tell you what! And maybe a cup of coffee or tea too, to keep you goin’. Good luck!
