Okay, so let’s talk about this crossword thing. I had this clue, “portions out,” and I was totally stumped. I’m not a crossword expert, okay? I just do them for fun sometimes, you know, to kill time and maybe feel a little smart. So, I see this clue, and my mind goes completely blank. Nothing. Nada. Zip.
First, I tried to think of all the words I know that mean to give something out in pieces. I stared at the clue, trying to brainstorm. I thought about “divide,” “share,” “distribute”… but nothing seemed to fit. They were either too long or too short. “Allot” maybe? Nope, that didn’t work either.
The Search Begins
So I thought, maybe I can try to look for some info about this crossword. Then I started searching online. I put “portions out nyt crossword” into the search bar. I saw a bunch of results pop up. I clicked on a few of them, just skimming through, you know how it is.
I found out that the answer was probably in the June 17, 2024, puzzle. Cool, cool. Then I saw something about “metes” being a possible answer, and it had five letters. It seemed to make sense, like “metes out” or something, but I wasn’t sure.
The Aha Moment
I kept digging, and I found some websites that give you answers to crossword clues. One said there were 30 possible answers, which, honestly, was a little overwhelming. Another site just gave the answer, and it was also 5 letters. Then it hit me. I checked the number of empty squares in the puzzle, and there were 5 spaces! I filled in “M-E-T-E-S,” and it fit perfectly.
Then I tried to use one letter to get other answers. For example, I find a new clue and there is an “E” in the middle, then I immediately know this is the correct answer. This made the rest of the puzzle go by a lot quicker.
Honestly, I felt pretty good after solving that one. It’s like a little mental victory, you know? It’s not like I’m going to become a professional crossword solver or anything, but it’s a fun little challenge. And hey, I learned a new word today. “Metes.” Who knew?
- First Attempt: Tried to brainstorm words like “divide,” “share,” “distribute.”
- Online Search: Searched for “portions out nyt crossword” and found clues about the answer “metes.”
- Answer Confirmation: Found websites listing possible answers and confirming “metes” as the correct one.
- Solution: Filled in “METES” in the puzzle, and it fit perfectly. Used the letters to help with other clues.
- Feeling Accomplished: Felt a sense of satisfaction after solving the clue and learning a new word.
So yeah, that’s my crossword adventure for today. Maybe I’ll tackle another one tomorrow. We’ll see. But for now, I’m just going to enjoy this little win.
