Let me tell you about this interesting little adventure I had with a crossword puzzle, specifically one called “Like Legends.” I’ve always enjoyed a good crossword, but this one threw me for a loop, and I figured I’d share my experience, might be helpful for someone else stuck on the same clue.
So, I started like I always do, reading through all the clues, filling in the ones I knew right away. You know, the easy ones to get the ball rolling. Then I came across this “Like Legends” clue, and my mind just went blank. I mean, what does that even mean, right? I tried to think of all the legendary things I could, but nothing seemed to fit.
- First, I focused on the word “legends” – what came to mind? Famous people, mythical creatures, old stories…
- Then, I shifted to the “like” part – was it about being similar to legends? Or perhaps a word that meant “pertaining to legends”?
I spent a good chunk of time just staring at that clue, trying different combinations of letters, trying to guess the answer from other words I had filled in. I even googled things like “what does it mean to be like a legend,” “synonyms for legendary,” that sort of stuff. I found some interesting articles and lists of synonyms, but nothing that really cracked the code for me. The search results mentioned things like “40 possible answers” and “last seen in the Wall Street Journal puzzle,” which was a bit overwhelming, to be honest.
At one point, I almost gave up. I thought, “Maybe this is one of those clues you just have to skip and come back to later.” But I’m stubborn, you see. I hate leaving things unfinished. I even noticed that “Like legends” was spotted 2 times, so it’s not something totally unique. And other search results said that the answer was last seen on March 7, 2023, in a Wall Street Journal Crossword Puzzle. That made me wonder if I was on the right track.
So I decided to take a break, clear my head. I made myself a cup of tea, walked around a bit, and then came back to the puzzle with fresh eyes. And that’s when it hit me! It wasn’t about the meaning of legends, it was about the structure of the word itself! It was a word that described something related to legends, and it finally clicked.
It felt so good to finally fill in that answer. It was like a weight had been lifted off my shoulders. And you know what? It made me appreciate the cleverness of crossword puzzles even more. They’re not just about knowing a bunch of words, they’re about thinking creatively, looking at things from different angles. And sometimes, they’re about knowing when to take a break and come back later.
So, that’s my story about the “Like Legends” crossword clue. I hope it was at least somewhat entertaining, maybe even helpful if you’re ever faced with a similar challenge. And remember, don’t give up! Sometimes the answer is right there, you just need to find the right way to look at it.
