Okay, so I was messing around with the crossword in the newspaper today, and I got totally stumped by this clue: “open up as a flower.” I stared at it for, like, a solid five minutes. My brain was going in circles – unfold? Nope. Spread? Nah. I even tried to think of flower types, like, “rosebud?” Still nothing.
So, I grabbed my phone and typed the clue into Google. I figured, maybe some crossword solver site would have the answer. I scrolled through a couple of results, and most of them were just listing a bunch of words that could fit, but nothing felt quite right.
My Experiment Process
- First,I tried different search terms like “flower opening synonym” and “crossword clue flower open”.
- Then I added length of this clue’s answer to be more specific.
- I also started looking at forums where people discuss crossword puzzles – you know, real die-hard crossword fans.
Finally, after a bit more digging, I landed on a forum where someone had asked about the exact same clue! And the answer? “Bloom.” Of course! It makes perfect sense. I felt a little silly for not getting it myself, but hey, that’s what makes crosswords fun, right? They always get you thinking in different ways.
I went back to my newspaper and filled in “BLOOM.” And yep, it fit perfectly. I finished rest of currossword faster after I figured out this clue. It’s crazy how one little word can hold you up, but it’s so satisfying when you finally crack it!
