So, I was trying to solve this crossword puzzle in the New York Times today. You know, just killing time, as usual. And I got stuck on this one clue, “Absolute minimum required.” It’s like, my brain just froze. I stared at those empty boxes, and nothing came to mind. I even tried to recall if I’ve seen this clue before, turns out I did, but still nothing!
I started browsing the internet, looking for hints. I mean, everyone does that, right? No shame in that. I went through a few websites, one after another. And guess what? Most of them had these tags like “CrosswordClue,” which I guess is to help people find the answers easily. Smart move.
One site mentioned that the NYT crosswords get harder throughout the week. Like, Monday is a walk in the park, and Saturday is like climbing a mountain. And the Sunday one? That’s a whole different beast. They said it’s supposed to be like a Wednesday or Thursday level, but to me, it feels like a boss level in a video game!
Then I read something interesting about how clues in quotes are more like spoken phrases, not just straight-up definitions. So, the answer could be some slang or a phrase that means the same thing. It’s like a little word game within the big game.
I also learned that the capitalization in the answers doesn’t matter. You can just write everything in caps, or lowercase, or whatever. They just care about the letters being right. Which is a relief because sometimes my handwriting is all over the place!
After digging around for a while, I finally found the answer! Turns out there are like 40 possible answers in their database, can you believe that? It’s crazy how many ways you can say “Absolute minimum required.” I checked a few different sites to be sure, and they all had similar answers.
But yeah, it was a fun little adventure. Bare bones, that is my answer. Who knew solving a crossword clue could be such a journey? It’s like a mini-research project, but with words instead of, you know, boring stuff.
- First, I got stuck on the “Absolute minimum required” clue.
- Then I searched online for help, finding sites with “CrosswordClue” tags.
- I learned about the difficulty levels of NYT crosswords and how clues work.
- Finally, I found the answer after checking multiple sources.
- Achieved my goal with this experience.
Anyway, just wanted to share my little crossword story. Maybe it’ll help someone else who gets stuck on that clue. Or maybe it’ll just make you appreciate the art of crossword puzzles a bit more. It’s not just a game; it’s a mental workout! And sometimes, a bit of a headache, but a fun one at that.
