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/Skamandrios 3d ago
The only thing I do if I'm trying for a fast time (for grins on Mondays or Tuesdays, NYT) is to use the browser on my computer, with a real keyboard. That's because I'm slow with the phone app. Otherwise, doing more puzzles is the only way.