Okay, here’s my experience of tackling the “work hard day and night” crossword clue.
So, I started my day like any other, with a cup of coffee and the daily crossword. I breezed through the first few clues, feeling pretty good about myself. Then, I hit this one: “work hard day and night.” Hmm, that’s a tough one, I thought.
I tried a few obvious things, like “labor” and “toil,” but no dice. The spaces didn’t match up. I even googled a bit, but nothing that fit the bill came up in my results. There are a lot of pages, all about various crosswords from different days. I scrolled down, and some of them are from January 2024, some are from May 2022. This clue has appeared for a while!
Spent a good 20 minutes just staring at it. I started to feel a little frustrated, you know? It’s like, this puzzle knew I was on a roll and decided to throw a wrench in the works. I even considered giving up, but then I remembered something my grandma used to say: “The harder the puzzle, the sweeter the victory.” Cheesy, I know, but it motivated me to keep going.
- First, I tried thinking of synonyms for “work hard.”
- Then, I looked at the letters I already had filled in to see if any words came to mind.
- Refilled my coffee, because caffeine is essential for these situations.
- Considered using a crossword solver website. But that feels like cheating, right?
- Thought about phrasal verbs.
Brainstorming Session
Then, it hit me! I remembered this phrasal verb “burn the midnight oil,” that means to work late into the night. I tried plugging it in, but it still didn’t quite fit. So I played around with the words, thinking of similar meanings. Could it be “burn the candle at both ends”? I tried that, but it was still a bit too long.
Finally, after what felt like forever, the answer just popped into my head! It could be some of them: “work overtime”, “work around the clock”, etc. I typed it in, and boom! It fit perfectly. The sense of accomplishment was amazing. This is why I love crosswords – they’re a fun way to challenge your brain and learn new things. And sometimes, the answer is simpler than you think!
So, yeah, that’s the story of how I conquered the “work hard day and night” crossword clue. It was a journey, but I made it! And I learned that a little bit of stubbornness can go a long way. Also, never underestimate the power of a good cup of coffee and your grandma’s cheesy advice.
