Okay, so I’ve been trying to crack this “avoids injury” clue in the LA Times crossword for, like, ever. It kept popping up, and I’d just stare at it blankly. I felt so dumb! This time, though, I was determined. I was gonna conquer this beast!
First, I grabbed my usual crossword-solving setup: comfy chair, good lighting, and a big cup of coffee. My strategy usually involves starting with the shorter, easier clues, but I decided to zero in on the ones around “avoids injury”. I figured maybe having some surrounding letters would help jumpstart my brain.
I filled in a few of the easier ones nearby, getting a couple of crossing letters. Nothing was clicking yet. The clue was still staring back at me, mocking me with its simplicity.
Then, I decided to change tactics. Instead of focusing on the “injury” part, I thought about “avoids.” What are some synonyms? “Dodges,” “evades,” “bypasses”… I tried plugging some of those ideas into the grid, mentally, seeing if any of them fit with the letters I already had. Still nothing. Ugh!
Then It happened, I went back to basics. what words work with avoids injury? I was just staring and I muttered stays healthy, then it all clicked!.
- I started with “Stays” and it sounds right.
- I was pretty sure tried “healthy” as second word.
I typed it in, a little nervously… and boom! It fit perfectly! “STAYS HEALTHY”! I almost jumped out of my chair. Seriously, I felt like I’d won the lottery or something.
So, yeah, that’s my epic tale of finally solving the “avoids injury” clue. It might seem silly, but these little victories are what make crossword puzzles so addictive, right?
