![]() ![]() In a real pinch, search for clues that suggest the answer will be a plural. Especially if you’re a movie- or media-buff, these clues are great to circle back to when you’re stumped. If you’re searching for the name of an actor who starred in a specific movie, for instance, you only have a few options for words you could enter, as opposed to more vague verbs or adjectives where it seems there are thousands of options. Proper nouns are also a good place to start with a crossword, because they can sometimes be easier to guess. Focusing on shorter, 3- to 5-letter words will usually help you get a jump-start on your board, filling in letters that can help you narrow down options for longer entries. Longer words are almost always harder to solve in crosswords because they are rarer and tend not to pop to your mind as quickly. ![]() Sometimes, that can help you narrow down your options. Whenever you get stuck on a word, circle back to the theme. When you get so caught up in the details of the clue, it can be easy to forget that you have a second, big clue in front of you, usually embedded in the title or crossword caption. It may seem obvious, but it’s very important to remember to focus on the theme when you are solving a crossword. You will be brought to a separate page that contains information about the word’s definition, what dictionaries it’s included in, and how many points the word is worth in various word games.
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