“Skater of the Year” Award? A Crossword Conundrum
Ah, the joy of a good crossword puzzle! A satisfying blend of logic, wordplay, and a dash of trivia that always leaves you feeling accomplished (and sometimes a little bit smug). But sometimes, even the most seasoned solver stumbles across a clue that sends them scrambling for a dictionary, a thesaurus, and maybe even a Google search.
This week, I found myself staring at a particularly tricky clue: “
Magazine with a ‘Skater of the Year’ award
.” Now, I’m no stranger to the world of sports magazines, but this one had me stumped. I knew there were tons of publications dedicated to skateboarding, but which one specifically had a “Skater of the Year” award?
The clue, it seemed, was a double-edged sword. It gave me a general idea of the magazine’s subject matter, but it also implied a specific recognition within that field. Was this a major publication? A niche publication? The answer, I realized, would lie somewhere in the intersection of skateboarding and awards, but the specific magazine remained elusive.
So, dear readers, I turn to you. Have you encountered this clue before? Do you know which magazine holds the prestigious “Skater of the Year” title? Let me know in the comments below, and let’s solve this crossword puzzle together!
Available Answers:
THRASHER.
Last seen on the crossword puzzle: NY Times Crossword 29 Jun 24, Saturday