10 Tricks To Solve Crossword Puzzles

2) The Tense Of The Answer And The Clue Will Be The Same                (2 of 10)

2) The Tense Of The Answer And The Clue Will Be The Same                (2 of 10)

 

If the given clue is a verb, your answer should have the same tense as the clue. If the clue is a plural noun, your answer should have the same number.

This crossword strategy will help you figure out some of the missing letters. For example, the given clue is a plural noun. This means that your answer may have an “S” at the end.

Suppose the clue is “Working out in the gym,” you will most likely add an “ing” at the end of the clue. The same rule applies when the clue is a short form of some word. This should immediately tell you that your answer would also be an abbreviation.