Alright, alright, let’s talk about this “it starts with janeiro” thingy. Sounds fancy, like somethin’ them city folks do. But don’t you worry none, I’ll break it down for ya, just like I’m tellin’ ya over the fence.
So, this “it starts with janeiro,” see, it’s somethin’ from that New York Times crossword. You know, them puzzles with the little squares and the words goin’ every which way? Confusin’ if you ask me, but folks seem to like ’em. This particular one, “it starts with janeiro,” well, it’s a clue. A hint, like when you’re lookin’ for eggs and I tell ya, “the hen’s been cluckin’ near the barn.” Same kinda thing.
Now, Janeiro, that’s a word, a foreign word I reckon. Means January, like the first month of the year. You know, when it’s cold and the days are short? Yeah, that one. So, the clue’s sayin’ somethin’ starts with January. Could be a lot of things, right? Like, January sales, January birthdays, January blizzards… See what I mean? It’s tricky!
But this ain’t just any guessin’ game. This is a crossword puzzle, so it’s gotta fit in them little squares. And the letters gotta match up with the other words goin’ across and down. It’s like weavin’ a basket, gotta make sure everything fits tight and proper.
- First thing you gotta do is think about words that start with “Jan”. Not too many of those, are there?
- Then you gotta see how many letters you need. Them squares tell ya that. If it’s a short word, well, your choices are less. If it’s a long word, then you gotta think harder.
- And then you gotta look at the other clues, see if any of ’em give ya a hint. Sometimes they do, sometimes they don’t. It’s like lookin’ for mushrooms in the woods, gotta keep your eyes peeled.
Folks online, they say this clue shows up a lot in the New York Times crossword. Seems like them puzzle makers like it. They even keep track of when it shows up, like June 5th or September 23rd of some years. I tell ya, they got too much time on their hands! But hey, if it keeps ’em busy, I ain’t complainin’.
Now, I hear tell there’s all sorts of websites and things that help folks solve these crossword puzzles. They call ’em “solvers” or somethin’. You type in the clue, and they give you the answer. Cheatin’, if you ask me. Where’s the fun in that? It’s like buyin’ a pie instead of bakin’ it yourself. Sure, you get a pie, but you don’t get the satisfaction of doin’ it yourself.
But I guess some folks just want the answer, and that’s alright too. From what I gather, this “it starts with janeiro” clue has a bunch of different answers dependin’ on when you see it in the puzzle. Things like “Rio” – that’s a place, I think, down south where it’s warm all the time. Or “MES,” which I reckon is short for month, but why they gotta shorten everything, I don’t know. They even have some long answers, but I can’t even pronounce those, let alone spell em!
So, what’s the big deal with this crossword puzzle anyway? Well, I guess it’s like a brain teaser, keeps your mind sharp. Like how I remember all the names of my chickens and which ones lay the best eggs. You gotta use your brain, you see? And I guess it’s somethin’ folks do for fun, like playin’ cards or singin’ songs. To each their own, I say.
Anyway, that’s all I know about this “it starts with janeiro” business. It’s a clue, it’s in a puzzle, and it starts with January. Not too complicated, really. Just gotta use your head a little, or cheat and look it up online. But where’s the fun in that? I’d rather be out in the garden, where things make sense. You plant a seed, you get a tomato. Simple as that. No fancy words or puzzles needed.
And if you ever need help finding eggs, you just come on over. I’ll show you where them hens been cluckin’. Now that’s somethin’ I know about.
Tags: [Crossword, Clue, NYT Crossword, January, Janeiro, Puzzle, Hints, Solving, Word Game, Brain Teaser]
