r/crossword • u/Electronic_Tank_2945 • 3d ago
Beginner and want to decrease time
Hey guys, just wanted to come on here to see if there are on recommendations for a newbie like me. My time today was 27 minutes and I just am a bit disappointed. I’m 20 and literally just started getting into crosswords, so I know it’ll take some time before I start getting my times down.
Besides just doing more crosswords do yall have anything specific that you do to decrease solve time? Also how much do you think it’s just an IQ filter—I’m curious as to the consensus on that is.
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u/IdolatrousHans 3d ago
As others have said - practice!
General trivia-type knowledge helps - getting familiar with the 'crosswordese' will go a long way.
Also - this is an excellent primer that covers basics as well as some things you may not already know:
https://www.nytimes.com/article/how-to-solve-a-crossword-puzzle.html