Okay, so, today I was playing with this crossword puzzle, you know, the kind you see in the Sunday paper? And there was this clue that really got me thinking. It was “five-card or seven-card game.” I stared at it for a good while, scratching my head. I mean, I’m no card shark, but I know a few games.
First, I tried filling in the blanks on some of the easier clues. You know, those “gimmes” that are just common knowledge. I figured it’d be a good way to warm up and maybe get some letters in place to help with the tougher ones. I managed to fill in a few words here and there, feeling pretty good about my progress.
Then, I went back to that “five-card or seven-card game” clue. I started thinking about all the card games I know. Poker, right? That’s a classic. But which kind? I tried to recall what games in poker use five or seven cards.
I searched online a bit and found some crossword sites, and they were all buzzing about this clue. Turns out, it was in the Premier Sunday puzzle from a while back. And guess what? There were a ton of possible answers! People were throwing out all sorts of poker variations.
I dug deeper, looking at forums and discussions. Some folks were saying “STUDPOKER.” Others had different ideas. It was a real mixed bag. But I noticed “STUDPOKER” kept popping up more than others.
I started to think about how stud poker works. You’ve got your five-card stud and your seven-card stud, right? So, it made sense that this could be the answer. I mean, it fits the clue perfectly!
I carefully counted the letters in “STUDPOKER.” Nine letters. I looked at the crossword grid, and sure enough, there were nine empty spaces for that clue. It had to be it!
With a big grin, I filled in “STUDPOKER” into the grid. Boom! It fit like a glove. I have to say, it felt pretty darn satisfying to crack that clue.
My Takeaway
- Start with the easy clues to get some momentum.
- Don’t be afraid to look things up online. There are whole communities dedicated to this stuff!
- Think about the different variations of a game. In this case, knowing about different types of poker helped a lot.
- Pay attention to the number of letters. It’s a dead giveaway!
- Enjoy the process! It’s like solving a little mystery, and it’s super rewarding when you figure it out.
So, yeah, that was my little crossword adventure today. It might seem like a small thing, but it was a fun little challenge. Plus, I learned a bit more about poker along the way. Not bad for a lazy Sunday morning, huh?
