crossword puzzles
@crazy_ol_lady (1014)
United States
October 1, 2007 12:12pm CST
How do you feel about crossword puzzles? Do you like working on them? Do you enjoy learning from them? Or do you just think they are a pain to work on and ignore them?
I think crossword puzzles are fun to do even if I have a hard time completing them. They are a challenge because words have so many meanings, and so many other words can be used. This is a good way to learn new words.
I attempt the Sunday crossword every week, but very seldom am I able to totally complete it. The following Sunday when the answers come out I look it up and there it is, another word to add to my vocabulary...
At least that is how I look at crossword puzzles. How do you feel about them????
Happy postiing..
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@Cajunhellcat (2073)
• United States
3 Oct 07
I don't do cross words I like the one that are called fill it in I guess i'm not smart enough for cross words lol
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@Cajunhellcat (2073)
• United States
23 Oct 07
yup ya are sure right i have tried to do crosswords but never really could get it
@crazy_ol_lady (1014)
• United States
21 Oct 07
Hi cajun,
We all have our own likes and dislikes. You like fill it in puzzles, and dislike cross words. I like crosswords and dislike sudoku. I think this is what they call picking your own preference. Thanks for sharing.
@MsTickle (25180)
• Australia
5 Oct 07
I used to do crosswords regularly but that is one of the things I no longer do because I prefer to spend time on-line. It would be frustrating for me not to be able to finish a cross word so sometimes I would leave it and come back to it later. I know people who use dictionaries and things but I could never do that. I think crosswords are a great help for ones's vocabulary but not as much as reading.
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@crazy_ol_lady (1014)
• United States
21 Oct 07
Hi there Ms Tickle,
Doing a crossword takes a bit of time, so I can understand that you prefer to be on-line. So do I now that I have found mylot.
At work I have a friend that I do crossword puzzles with. We always finish them together. We are not always able to finish them on our own, but together, we are able to complete them. Interesting how our different knowledge affects the ability to do cross words.
Sometmes the puzzles are so difficult that we use a dictionary. This is after 2 or 3 days of attempting to complete it, with no results. Our dictionary is a last resort. We get accused of cheating, but I don't think of it that way, it is a challenge to find an answer. If you find the answer, then you can complete the puzzle.
Your participation in this discussion is appreciated.
@secretbear (19448)
• Philippines
4 Oct 07
i enjoy answering crossword puzzles! i like answering easy ones. ^__^;; but i still try to answer the hard ones and i feel so elated when im able to guess a lot of answers. its really challenging and educational. i think its a very good way of learning trivias or general information. and yes, new words. ^__^
i seldom complete a puzzle though. LOL but the harder it is, the more challenging it becomes and the more fulfilling when i at least answer a few numbers. ^__^
my mother loves crossword puzzles too. sometimes i take a look at her undone puzzles and its fun to fill those blanks she dont know. ^__^
@crazy_ol_lady (1014)
• United States
21 Oct 07
Hi secretbear,
I personally think crossword puzzles are very educational. There are words with different meanings, words that sound the same but mean something different. Like you, I am elated when I can finish a puzzle, which is seldom. It is worth the challenge though. Thank you for sharing with us.
@LearningDavid (22)
• China
2 Oct 07
Crossword puzzles are very difficult to me.I booked a whole years of newspaper which is famous for its crossword puzzles.But I only completed a few of them.What a shame experience of crossword!
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@crazy_ol_lady (1014)
• United States
21 Oct 07
Hi david,
I'm sorry you have such a bad time with puzzles. Usually if you can get the answers to the puzzle, you can figure out some of the words and how they are used. Then in another puzzle you might be able to use some of the words that you learned. And so on. I can understand your disappointment. Thanks for sharing your experience.
@crazy_ol_lady (1014)
• United States
23 Sep 11
Hi phonhay,
I am glad that you are able to learn from crossword puzzles. The English language is very difficult, and this is a good way to learn the difference between words, and how to use other words that may mean the same thing.
It took me a long time to finish a whole puzzle by myself! Perseverance paid off! Then I was hooked!! Keep learning!!
And have a great day!
@lilaclady (28207)
• Australia
1 Oct 07
Over the years I have tried to do cross wor puzzles many times but i am lucky if I can get 5 words in any but there used to be one in an TV magazine when I was a kid, I did manage to get that one out a couple of times only because I really loved TV when I was a kid.
@crazy_ol_lady (1014)
• United States
21 Oct 07
Hi lilaclady,
So that was your secret!! Finding a crossword puzzle with a topic that you were familiar with. The knowledge is important to do a puzzle. The more you know about the topic of the puzzle, the more you can complete. At least, that is what I am being told. Thanks for your participation.
@crazy_ol_lady (1014)
• United States
13 Oct 07
hi pose,
Thanks for sharing. I think at one time or another most people do try to work at least one crossword puzzle. I feel that what they experience on that puzzle has a lot to do with whether or not they get more interested in it.
I agree they are a great pasttime.
Happy posting..
