Okay, so, I was messing around with the New York Times crossword today, and I got stuck on this one clue, “fresh perspective.” You know, it’s the kind of clue that makes you stare at the grid until your eyes glaze over. I mean, I tried everything I could think of.
First, I went through all the clues, top to bottom, left to right, just like I always do. But, nope, nothing. Then, I tried the fill-in-the-blanks ’cause those are usually easy, right? Still nothing. I even scanned all the answers I already had, hoping something would just pop into my head. I started with Monday puzzles and then tried Friday, and Saturday puzzles. It did not work for me.
I was about to give up, but then I thought, “Hey, maybe there’s something online about this.” So, I googled “fresh perspective nyt crossword clue,” and bam! A whole bunch of stuff showed up. Apparently, it’s a pretty common clue, and a lot of people have been stumped by it before.
- I found a bunch of websites that list crossword answers, and they all said the same thing: “NEWTAKE.”
- I also read some articles about the history of the NYT crossword and how it gets harder throughout the week. It was kind of interesting, but not really what I was looking for.
- But then, I stumbled upon some forums where people were discussing this specific clue. They were sharing their own struggles and how they finally figured it out.
It was like a lightbulb moment! I plugged “NEWTAKE” into the grid, and it fit perfectly. Finally, I solved today’s puzzle! From the discussion, I learned that there are at least 40 possible answers for this clue in their database. And there are 30 answers found by the Crossword Solver. I was so relieved and a little proud of myself for not giving up. So I shared my experience with you. I hope it could help you.
This whole experience reminded me that sometimes, you just need a little help to see things from a different angle. And it’s okay to ask for help, whether it’s from a friend, a website, or even a forum full of crossword enthusiasts. Most importantly, I learned not to give up easily.
