If certain letters are known already, you can provide them in the form of a pattern: "CA???? A good crossword puzzle solver doesn't necessarily know all the answers but what she/he does know are the following tips and tricks. 4 letter answer(s) to having the know-how. Getting one or two of these clues can help to get the ball rolling and will give you a good starting point on which to solve the puzzle.
Pencil in lightly any guessed answers. Don't be afraid to look it up. Watch out for FLOWER or SHOWER used to clue something that FLOWS or SHOWS. TIRE, BEAR, SPRING, etc. Having inherent physical or mental ability or capacity; "able to learn"; "human beings are able to walk on two feet"; "Superman is able to leap tall buildings". You can easily improve your search by specifying the number of letters in the answer. We found 20 possible solutions for this clue. "Continue to 9 of 10 below. They're easily erased with the click of a button. ) For example, the word ENTRANCE may bring to mind: DOOR, GATEWAY, OPENING.
Constructors Love Confusion. Have the skills and qualifications to do things well; "able teachers"; "a capable administrator"; "children as young as 14 can be extremely capable and dependable". How about "Doctor's number? " So do yourself a favor. Memorize the crosswordese. Fill-in-the-blank (FITB) clues are generally the simplest clues to solve. The best part of solving a good crossword puzzle is coming away with more than you started with. Approach the clues with an open mind. If you are well and truly at an impasse and the solution is beyond grasp then, by all means, consult a dictionary, atlas, encyclopedia or the internet. The most likely answer for the clue is IMAGINETHAT. If a guessed word contains an uncommon letter such as J or K, check the crossing entries for those letters ntinue to 5 of 10 below. There are relatively few acceptable words of this length in the English language and so the same words tend to occur in many puzzles.
Often, getting that one answer can lead to a complete solution. It's helpful to commit to memory many of the repetitive words, especially the crosswordese, that appear in crossword puzzles. These 10 tips will improve your crossword puzzle solving skills. Fill-in-the-Blank Clues. For instance, if both the across and down clue is plural for two answers which cross on the last letter, chances are that letter is 'S'. Other crossword clues with similar answers to 'Having the know-how'. Even short answers can contain more than one word, such as "Mount" = GO UP.
Below are all possible answers to this clue ordered by its rank. Do trivia quiz puzzles and remember the facts. Whether you're a novice or a puzzle solver wishing to improve, these techniques will have you solving crosswords faster and more efficiently. That's the way solvers become great solvers. Check clues that call for answers ending in S, ED, EST or ING. Remember that an answer could be made up of more than one word. Foreign words will be flagged directly, "Friend: Fr. " However, it could also mean "to fill with delight or wonder" ergo: ENRAPTURE, SPELLBIND, FASCINATE, etc. Wordplay is Wonderful. Then check the crossing entries. Don't forget that many words in English share the same spelling but have completely unrelated meanings.