Well, howdy there! So, you’re keen to get started crossword, huh? Bless your heart. It ain’t rocket science, I tell ya. But it ain’t like pickin’ beans neither. You gotta use your noodle a little bit.
First off, don’t go jumpin’ into them big ol’ Sunday puzzles right off the bat. That’s like tryin’ to plow a whole field with a spoon. You gotta start small, like them little Monday puzzles. Them’s the easy ones. You know, like learnin’ to crawl before you can walk. Start with the easy puzzles, that’s what I always say. Just like learnin’ to make biscuits, you start with the flour and water, not the fancy stuff.
- Start with Monday puzzles, they’re easier.
- Move on to harder puzzles as you get better.
Once you get the hang of them Mondays, then you can start movin’ on up. Tuesdays, Wednesdays… you get the picture. Move on to later days as you start feeling like you want more of a challenge. It’s like addin’ more chickens to the coop, you gotta be ready for the extra work. You gotta build up your puzzle muscles, ya know?
Now, some folks, they like them fancy tablets and phones for doin’ puzzles. I reckon that’s alright, but I like good ol’ paper and pencil myself. Feels more real, ya know? Like holdin’ a real chicken egg, not one of them store-bought ones. But if you’re into that tech stuff, well, there’s probably all sorts of websites and apps out there. I wouldn’t know nothin’ about that, mind you. If you’ve got an Android tablet or phone, good for you. I stick to what I know.
And don’t get discouraged if you get stuck. Even the best puzzle solvers get stumped sometimes. Just take a break, walk around, maybe have a glass of sweet tea. Sometimes the answer just pops into your head when you least expect it. Like when you finally find that lost hen’s nest, it just appears outta nowhere.
There’s all kinds of them puzzles out there. Some got themes, some don’t. Them themed ones, they’re kinda like when you’re canning peaches. You got a whole bunch of peaches, but they all gotta fit in them jars. The puzzle words, they all gotta fit the theme. The clues are straightforward, the themes are easy to grasp for the beginners. And the beginners puzzles are like the small jars, easy to fill up.
And if you’re really keen to get started, there’s some places that give you free puzzles every week. Now that’s a bargain, ain’t it? Sign up to receive free weekly meta crosswords (or submit your own puzzles for the chance to be paid). Like gettin’ free seeds to plant in the garden! You can’t beat free, I tell ya.
Now, I heard tell there’s folks that make up their own puzzles. Imagine that! Must be smart as a whip them folks. Maybe one day you’ll be makin’ your own puzzles too. But for now, just focus on solvin’ them. Finish puzzles, that’s the main thing. Get yourself a good book of crosswords or find some online. And don’t forget your pencil! Or if you’re fancy, a pen.
And don’t be afraid to ask for help. Maybe your neighbor, or your grandkids, they can give you a hand. Two heads are better than one, that’s what they say. And sometimes, just talkin’ about the clue out loud can help you figure it out. Like when you can’t find your glasses and you ask someone to help you look, and they’re right on top of your head!
So, there you have it. My two cents on gettin’ started with crosswords. It ain’t hard, but it ain’t easy neither. Just takes a little practice and a little patience. And a good pencil. Don’t forget the pencil! Now go on, get yourself a puzzle and get started. And remember what I said, keen to get started crossword means you start small and work your way up. Good luck, and have fun!
And if you are looking for the answer for the crossword clue Keen to get started, well there is a lot of them. They say we have found 40 possible answers for this clue in our database. I don’t know about all that, but you can look it up on your fancy machines if you want. This crossword clue was last seen on August 29 2019 Daily Themed Mini Crossword puzzle. I tell ya, they got puzzles for everythin’ these days!
So there you have it. Now go on and enjoy yourself.
