I saw an interesting puzzle online today, it’s called “Even a little bit nyt”. It sounded like something you’d see in a crossword, so I figured I’d give it a shot. At first, I thought, “What’s this all about?” I stared at it for a while, not really knowing where to start.
Then, I remembered reading somewhere that crossword clues in quotation marks are usually meant to be said out loud, like you’re talking. So, I started thinking of phrases people say that mean “even a little bit.” I mumbled a few things to myself, trying to sound them out.
I grabbed a piece of paper and a pen and started jotting down ideas. I thought about how the New York Times crossword gets harder as the week goes on. It got me thinking, “Is this a Monday puzzle or a Saturday one?” Since the puzzle just appeared today, I figured it might be on the easier side.
I also recalled that they sometimes use rebuses, those little symbols or letters that stand for words. Could this be one of those? It didn’t seem likely, but I kept it in the back of my mind.
After a few minutes of brainstorming, I hit on something: “at all.” That sounded right! It’s something people say, and it means “even a little bit.” I counted the letters, and sure enough, it’s five letters long, which fit the clue’s description.
- First step: I realized the clue was a spoken phrase.
- Second step: I recalled that the New York Times crosswords have a certain pattern, and this one seemed easier.
- Third step: I considered if it was a rebus, but that didn’t seem right.
- Fourth step: I brainstormed phrases until I landed on “at all.”
- Fifth step: I counted the letters to make sure it fit the clue’s length.
I checked the answer online and guess what? I was right! It felt pretty good to figure it out, even though it was just a mini crossword. Solving it wasn’t too hard, but it was a fun little brain teaser. It reminded me that sometimes, all you need is a little bit of thinking, and maybe a pen and paper, to solve a problem.
How I felt after I solved this puzzle
After I finally solved the puzzle, I felt a big sense of relief. I just felt so smart! I will do this puzzle again.
