crossword solving strategies – Celebrity Crossword

Obscure words that appear often in crossword puzzles

Crossword puzzles have a reputation for teaching solvers strange, unfamiliar, and sometimes downright obscure words. You might never use them in everyday conversation, yet they show up again and again…

Linda May 26, 2026

Clue Types

Abbreviation clues commonly used in crosswords

If you have ever stared at a crossword clue that felt oddly short or slightly clipped, chances are you were dealing with an abbreviation clue. Abbreviations are everywhere in crossword…

Linda April 5, 2026

Solving Tips

How experienced solvers think through clues

Crossword puzzles can feel mysterious when you’re new to them. You read a clue, stare at the crossword grid, and wonder how anyone could possibly jump from those few words…

Linda February 12, 2026

Solving Tips

Beginner tips for solving your first crossword

Crossword puzzles can look intimidating at first glance. A blank crossword grid filled with black squares and dozens of crossword clues may seem like a test you are not ready…

Linda December 31, 2025