Ever find yourself staring blankly at the NYT crossword, feeling a little gloomy? Some clues just seem determined to bring you down with their difficult and obscure vocabulary. It’s like the puzzle is intentionally trying to make you feel a bit blue.
But fear not, fellow crossword enthusiasts! Even when the puzzle takes a turn for the melancholic, there are strategies to tackle those tricky, somber clues. Let’s explore how to navigate the more let’s say, lugubrious aspects of the NYT crossword.