16 Part I: Crossword Strategies and Brain Benefits
If you’ve made it this far and still have lots of blank boxes staring you in the
face, don’t sweat it. Be proud of what you’ve accomplished already, take a
break from this puzzle, and come back to it with fresh eyes later. Or, if friends
or family members are nearby, share some clues and see whether they can help
with one or two. You may be surprised by how solving just one clue can unlock
other entries that had you stumped before.
And when you’re truly ready to close the book on this sample puzzle, feel free
to turn to the beginning of Part III for its solution.