Okay, let me tell you about tackling this crossword thing today. Saw the theme, something about Baylor University’s home. Sounded straightforward enough.
Getting Started
So, I grabbed my usual pencil, the slightly chewed one, and the newspaper. Settled into my chair, ready to go. Found the clue pretty quick, something like ‘Place Baylor calls home’ or maybe just ‘Baylor University city’. It needed five letters. That was the key part, five letters.
The Thought Process (or lack thereof)
My first thought? Texas. Obviously. Baylor’s in Texas, everyone knows that. But which city? My brain started churning through Texas cities:
- Austin? Nope, too long, and that’s UT anyway.
- Dallas? Fits five letters… but is Baylor in Dallas? Didn’t feel right.
- Houston? Too long.
- Fort Worth? Too long again.
I just sat there staring at the little blank squares. Five squares. Felt kinda silly getting stuck on what seemed like a pretty common knowledge kind of clue. I even started thinking about less common Texas towns, but nothing clicked for five letters and Baylor.
Having a Moment
Put the paper down for a bit. Went to the kitchen, refilled my coffee mug. Stared out the window. Sometimes stepping away helps shake things loose, you know? Started thinking about college towns in general. The vibe they have. Made me remember a road trip I took ages ago, drove right through central Texas.
The Breakthrough
Came back to the crossword. Looked at the clue again: ‘Home of Baylor University (5 letters)’. And then, boom. It just popped into my head. WACO. W-A-C-O. Five letters. Fits perfectly. How did I not think of that immediately? Waco, Texas. That’s the spot.
Felt a bit sheepish, honestly. It’s not exactly an obscure place. But hey, brain freeze happens. Wrote it in nice and clear. Felt good to fill those squares. It’s funny, that Waco memory from the road trip probably helped jog my memory without me even realizing it at first.
Wrapping Up
So yeah, that was my little crossword adventure for the day. Got the answer, felt that little ping of satisfaction. Moved on to the next clue. Just another day trying to keep the mind sharp, one puzzle at a time.
