Okay, so today I tackled the NYT Mini crossword, and let me tell you, it was a journey! I’m no crossword expert, but I enjoy a good mental workout, and the Mini is usually a nice little brain teaser.
I started like I always do, scanning for the obvious ones. You know, those three-letter words that are practically givens. Right away, I spotted a couple, filled ’em in. Felt pretty good about myself. Thought, “Yeah, I got this!”
Then… BAM! Hit a wall. Suddenly, nothing was coming to me. Stared at the grid for what felt like an eternity. I was thinking way too hard, over-complicating things.
Took a deep breath, stepped away for a minute. Made a coffee. Sometimes, just a little break is all you need. Came back, looked at it with fresh eyes.
And it worked! I saw a clue I’d missed before. Filled in a few more letters. Things started to snowball. One word led to another, then another.
I struggled a bit with one of the longer words. Kept trying different possibilities, nothing seemed to fit. Finally, after racking my brain, I got it! The last piece of the puzzle.
VICTORY! Completed the whole Mini. Felt a surge of accomplishment. Not gonna lie, it was a bit tougher than usual today, hence the “in need of some cheering up” vibe. But hey, I conquered it!
Here’s kinda how it went down:
- First, I skimmed the clues, looking for easy wins.
- Then, I filled in the obvious answers.
- Next, I stared blankly for a while, feeling lost.
- After that, I took a break and refreshed my mind.
- Then, I attacked the remaining clues with renewed focus.
- I guessed, erased, and guessed again until it clicked.
- Finally, I triumphed!
Anyway, that’s my Mini crossword saga for today. Hope you enjoyed the play-by-play! Maybe tomorrow’s will be a breeze. Or maybe it’ll be another battle. Either way, I’ll be back for more!
