Okay, so yesterday, I was trying to solve this crossword puzzle in the New York Times, you know, the usual Saturday morning routine. And I stumbled upon this clue: “compatriot.” I was stuck for a while, scratching my head, trying to come up with a word that fits.
First, I tried to think of synonyms for “compatriot.” I mumbled to myself, “Countryman? Nah, too long. Fellow citizen? Nope, doesn’t fit either.” My brain was just drawing blanks. I even googled “compatriot definition” to make sure I really understood the word. It showed “a person born, residing, or holding citizenship in the same country as another. ” or “companion.” It didn’t help too much at that moment, so i had to do more search.
Then, I decided to look specifically for crossword puzzle help. I searched for “compatriot nyt crossword clue” and found a bunch of crossword solver websites. I clicked on a few of them and scrolled through the results. Some suggested the answer in seven-letter, some suggested it in nine-letter.
Finally, I saw it: “PAISANO.” That was the seven-letter word that all these clue answer websites are suggesting. “Aha!” I exclaimed. It clicked right away. I filled it in the puzzle, and it fit perfectly with the other words. It turns out “paisano” is a word for a fellow countryman, especially among Italian speakers. Who knew?
I felt pretty good about solving that one. It was a tough clue, but I managed to figure it out with a little help from the internet. Crossword puzzles can be frustrating, but they’re also a fun way to challenge yourself and learn new words.
- Struggled with the clue “compatriot.”
- Searched for definitions and crossword help online.
- Discovered the answer “PAISANO.”
- Successfully completed the crossword clue.
So yeah, that was my little crossword adventure from yesterday. Just thought I’d share. Maybe it’ll help someone else out there who’s stuck on the same clue. Anyway, I gotta go now and get my sunday NYT crossword puzzle.
