Okay, so yesterday I was messing around, trying to solve this crossword puzzle, right? And there was this clue: “suppose.” Simple enough, I thought.
I started by thinking about common words that mean “suppose.” You know, like “assume,” “guess,” “think.” I even tried “imagine,” just throwing stuff at the wall to see what sticks.
First, I grabbed a pencil – gotta use a pencil for crosswords, rookie mistake to use a pen. Then, I started writing in “ASSUME.” Nope, too long. Okay, erase that. Then I tried “GUESS”. It fit the number of letters, but other intersecting words didn’t line up. Ugh.
I was getting kinda frustrated, so I took a break, grabbed a coffee, and just stared at the crossword for a bit. Sometimes you gotta let it simmer, you know?
Then, BAM! It hit me. “Posit!” It means “to assume as a fact; put forward as a basis of argument.” And the letter count was perfect! I wrote it in, carefully, and checked the intersecting words. Ding ding ding! We have a winner!
Here’s what I learned: Don’t always go for the obvious answer. Crosswords often use synonyms you don’t use every day. And sometimes, just walking away for a bit can do wonders. It clears your head.
So, yeah, that’s how I cracked the “suppose” clue. Feels good to win against those brain teasers. I’m ready to tackle the rest of this puzzle!
- Take a break when stuck
- Think of uncommon synonyms
- Pencil is your best friend
