Alright, let’s talk about this “bordeaux red” thing from the New York Times crossword puzzle. I spent a good chunk of my day on this one, so let me walk you through it.
So, I started my day like any other, grabbed my coffee, and opened up the newspaper to the crossword section. I always love doing these puzzles, they really get the brain going. Anyway, I’m cruising along, filling in the blanks, and then I hit this clue: “Bordeaux red”. I was stumped.
I thought to myself, “Okay, Bordeaux, that’s a place in France, known for wine.” So, I figured it had to be some kind of red wine. I tried a few common ones in my head, but nothing seemed to fit the number of letters I needed. I even looked around online a bit, found some articles mentioning that this clue has popped up in the NYT crossword before, on June 30th, and a few other times, I guess.
My Brainstorming Process
- First, I listed out all the red wines I could think of.
- Then, I tried fitting them into the puzzle, but no luck.
- I even started wondering if it was a trick question, maybe not a wine at all.
After a while, I stumbled upon a website that said something about “claret” being a possible answer. It mentioned “claret” could mean a dry red wine from Bordeaux, or even just a dark purplish-red color. That’s when it clicked! I plugged “claret” into the puzzle, and it fit perfectly!
Honestly, I felt a huge sense of accomplishment. It was a tough one, but I managed to crack it. I even found out that the NYT crossword is edited by someone named Will Shortz since 1993, which is a pretty long time. And, apparently, these puzzles get harder throughout the week, so maybe I should have waited until later to tackle this one!
Anyway, that’s my story of how I solved the “Bordeaux red” crossword clue. It was a fun little adventure, and I’m pretty proud of myself for figuring it out. If any of you ran into this clue too, I hope my little journey here helped you out!
