Okay, so, I’ve been trying to get better at crosswords lately. It’s kind of a new hobby for me, you know? And I stumbled upon this clue, “did really well,” in one of the puzzles I was working on. It really got me thinking.
At first, I drew a complete blank. I mean, “did really well” is such a general phrase, right? It could mean so many things. So, I started by trying to jot down any word that came to mind that kind of fit the bill. I filled up a whole page in my notebook with guesses. Nothing seemed to click, though.
Then, I decided to change my approach. I started looking at the other clues around it, hoping they would give me some context. I noticed that the answer had to be five letters long. That narrowed things down a bit.
- I grabbed my phone and started searching online for crossword help sites. I figured there had to be some resources out there for this kind of thing.
- And sure enough, I found a bunch of forums and websites dedicated to crossword puzzles. People were sharing clues and answers, discussing strategies, the whole nine yards. It was like a whole community I never knew existed.
- I typed in the clue, “did really well,” and boom! A bunch of possible answers popped up.
- Most answers are 5 letters, but some answers have 4 letters.
- Among those answers, the word “SHONE” showed up a few times. It seemed like a popular choice. I looked up the definition to be sure, and yeah, it made sense. “Shone” means to shine brightly, to excel, to do really well.
Breakthrough
I went back to my crossword puzzle and tried “SHONE.” And guess what? It fit perfectly! I was so stoked! It felt like such a victory, solving that clue.
After that, I kept digging around on those crossword websites. I learned some new strategies, like starting with the shorter words, looking for common letter combinations, and not being afraid to use a dictionary or thesaurus.
Honestly, it’s been a fun little journey, this crossword thing. And it all started with that one clue, “did really well.” Who knew it would lead me down this rabbit hole? It just goes to show, you never know where a simple hobby might take you. I found 30 answers to the same clue, but I only need “SHONE” to solve my puzzle. Those crossword experts are really something!
Anyway, I just wanted to share my little crossword adventure. Maybe it’ll inspire some of you to give it a try. It’s a great way to kill some time and keep your brain sharp. Plus, that feeling you get when you solve a tough clue? It’s pretty awesome.
