Alright, so today I’m gonna walk you through how I cracked this “lead in to meter” crossword clue. It was a bit of a head-scratcher at first, but hey, that’s what makes these things fun, right?
The Setup: So, I was just chilling, doing my usual Sunday crossword, you know, trying to keep the brain cells firing. And bam! This clue pops up: “lead in to meter”. I stared at it for a solid five minutes, drawing a blank. I tried thinking of units of measurement, like maybe it was some kind of trick about “leading” into a meter reading, but nothing clicked.
The Brainstorm: My initial thought was something musical. “Meter” often refers to musical meter, right? So I started trying to think of words that might “lead in” to a musical meter. Intro? Prelude? Nothing seemed to fit the number of letters I had.
The Aha! Moment: Then it hit me. “Lead” could mean the element, Pb! Remembered that from chemistry back in high school. Suddenly things started clicking. If “lead” is the chemical symbol Pb, and we’re talking about something before “meter,” the answer might be something related to measurements before using a meter.
The Solution and Verification: I then I thought, what do you do before you meter something? You often have to PREPARE it! So I thought about different words related to preparing and “PREAMBLE” popped up. Counted the letters, checked the intersecting words on the crossword and BOOM! PREAMBLE fit perfectly. Turns out, a preamble is indeed a “lead in,” or introductory statement. Also “Pb” is the beginning of PREAMBLE… a “lead” into it!
Lessons Learned: This one taught me a few things. First, always consider multiple meanings of a word in a crossword clue. “Lead” wasn’t just about guiding; it was a chemical element. Second, sometimes the answer is staring you right in the face, but you’re overthinking it. Keep it simple! And lastly, never underestimate the power of random high school chemistry knowledge.
Final Thoughts: Crosswords, man. They’re a great way to keep your mind sharp. This one was a good reminder to think outside the box and not get stuck on the obvious. Hope this little walkthrough helps you crack your next tricky clue!
