Dimming the Lights: Cracking the “Less Bright” Crossword Clue
Crossword puzzles, those intricate grids of squares waiting to be filled with letters, can be a delightful challenge. But sometimes, a clue throws us for a loop, leaving us scratching our heads in frustration.
This week, I encountered a particularly tricky clue that had me stumped for a while. It simply read: “Less Bright”. Now, on the surface, this seems straightforward enough. It could refer to a multitude of things: a dimmer lightbulb, a fading star, a less intelligent person. But the context of the crossword, the surrounding clues, and the number of letters required for the answer all pointed to something more specific.
I spent a good amount of time brainstorming, trying to decipher the nuances of the clue. Was it a literal description of something dimming in brightness? Or was it a metaphorical clue, hinting at a concept or an abstract idea?
I delved into dictionaries and online thesauruses, searching for synonyms of “less bright” that might fit the grid. I even tried to visualize what the answer might look like, imagining the shape of the letters on the crossword grid.
The more I wrestled with the clue, the more determined I became to crack it. It was like a puzzle within a puzzle, and I wouldn’t rest until I had solved it.
Stay tuned as I reveal the answer to this cryptic clue in the next post! In the meantime, feel free to share your own attempts in the comments below. Did you find this clue challenging? What strategies do you use when you encounter tricky crossword clues?
Available Answers:
PALER.
Last seen on the crossword puzzle: Thomas Joseph – King Feature Syndicate Crossword – Jul 20 2024