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1. www.nytimes.com › article › how-to-solve-a-crosswordHow to Solve the New York Times Crossword

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   Nov 20, 2017 · It pays to learn both older and more modern slang and vernacular. And you will certainly learn it if you solve the crossword, dawg.

2. medium.com › @maxdeutsch › how-i-mastered-theHow I mastered the Saturday NYT crossword puzzle in 31 days

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   Aug 8, 2017 · Today, I start a new month and a new challenge: With only one month of practice, can I complete a Saturday New York Times crossword puzzle in one sitting without any aid. Why the Saturday NYT...

   • Author: Max Deutsch

3. medium.com › @buddycrossword › crossword-lingo-andCrossword Lingo and Terminology: A Deep Dive into ... - Medium

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   Aug 18, 2023 · Surface Reading: The clue’s overall meaning when read as a standalone sentence, which usually misleads or distracts from the actual wordplay involved. Indicators: Words in clues that hint at...

4. www.reddit.com › r › crosswordWhat makes a crossword easy or hard? : r/crossword - Reddit

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   What is it that makes a crossword “too” hard and how do I avoid it? I am not including too many “weird” words and I try not to have too many very long words. I’m also happy to read more generic answers about what makes a crosswords hard. I’d just love to learn from the experience on this sub!

5. www.reddit.com › r › EnglishLearningSlang can make English very hard to follow for learners

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   The OP is saying that it's slang and makes it hard to read as an ESLer. It's not much easier when you're learning Italian as a second language and have to learn that basically the entirety of their text messages are sent as abbreviations.

6. www.nytimes.com › 2021/10/27 › learning6 Strategies for Tackling Unfamiliar Words, Suggested by ...

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   Oct 27, 2021 · 1. Break it up into pieces. 2. Look for context clues. 3. Make connections to other words you’ve heard. 4. Make connections to your own life. 5. Take a guess — even if it’s wrong. 6. Look it...

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   Why should you learn slang?

   • This is another super important benefit of knowing slang and being able to use it freely. It’s a great advantage you should definitely try and master. Language is an integral part of a country’s culture and the two are rarely separated from one another.

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   How difficult is the Saturday NYT crossword puzzle?

   • In other words, the Saturday NYT crossword puzzle is the most difficult of all the crosswords. So, if I can crack the Saturday puzzle, I should be able to complete any other crossword puzzle, from the NYT or otherwise. One point of clarification: The NYT puzzle gets more difficult throughout the week.

   How I mastered the Saturday NYT crossword puzzle in 31

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   Can anyone learn to solve crossword puzzles?

   • Solving crossword puzzles is like mental yoga — both challenging and relaxing at the same time. Plus, it’s fun, especially if you appreciate words and wordplay as much as I do. I believe that with patience and practice anyone can learn to solve crosswords.

   How to Solve the New York Times Crossword

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   Which crossword puzzle is the most challenging?

   • To take this challenge further, I’ve decided to maximize the level of difficulty: The New York Times (NYT) has the reputation for publishing the most challenging crossword puzzles, and the Saturday puzzle is designed to be the most challenging puzzle of the week.

   How I mastered the Saturday NYT crossword puzzle in 31

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   What does slang mean?

   • Just like idioms, slang language carries a completely different meaning than what the basic interpretation would be. Think about the idiom “raining cats and dogs”. For a non-English speaker, this phrase would mean nothing when translated to another language literally. The same goes for slang.

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   Are crosswords a learning tool?

   • Crosswords are ultimately learning tools, whether you’re learning some trivia or an interesting new word or phrase. When you look something up, you’re learning so you’ll know it for next time. Of course, some solvers may tell you that looking up the answer to a clue is “cheating,” but to us, that way lies frustration and a path to giving up.

   How to Solve the New York Times Crossword

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8. www.verbling.com › articles › postThe Importance Of Slang For Language Learning - Verbling

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   Nov 7, 2018 · If you’re determined to do it right, make sure to include slang in your language learning. It will help you carry out conversations, fit into groups and avoid misunderstandings. Simply put, slang will help you get a hold of the soul of the language.