Ever get stumped by a seemingly simple clue in the New York Times crossword? You’re not alone! Those clever word puzzles often rely on tricky wordplay and unexpected associations. One that pops up from time to time, causing many a head-scratching moment, relates to collective nouns, especially those describing animals.
Thinking about animals in groups can be surprisingly helpful for solving these crosswords. Sometimes the answer isn’t about the animal itself but rather the specific term used to describe a gathering of them. So, lets explore one of these collective nouns that has perplexed many a crossword solver: groups of buffalo!