Ah, the New York Times crossword puzzle! A daily ritual for many, a mental workout, and sometimes… a source of head-scratching frustration. We’ve all been there, staring blankly, muttering about “anagrams” and “obscure trivia.” But isn’t that part of the fun?
One particularly common crossword conundrum involves clues asking what one thing is similar to another. When you encounter a “was comparable to” clue in the NYT crossword, you’re essentially looking for a synonym or something analogous. Let’s explore how to crack those types of clues!