So, today I was messing around with the New York Times Crossword, and you know how it is, some days you’re on fire, other days you’re just staring at a bunch of blank squares. Well, today was a bit of a mix. I came across this clue, “Buffalo hockey player.” Hockey, right? Should be easy, I’m a bit of a sports fan. But my mind just went blank.
I started racking my brain. Who plays for Buffalo? I know it’s the Sabres, but individual players? Nothing. I even tried to think of famous hockey players from other teams, hoping it might jog my memory. Still nothing. It was like my brain just decided to take a vacation.
So I turned to the internet, as one does these days. I typed in “Buffalo hockey player NYT Crossword” into the search bar. And boom! A bunch of sites popped up, all dedicated to helping poor souls like me solve crossword clues.
Here’s what I found:
- This clue has been showing up in different crosswords, not just the NYT. I saw it mentioned for the LA Times and some other puzzles too.
- Turns out, this clue has stumped a lot of people. There were tons of forums and websites discussing it. Some even listed a bunch of possible answers.
- The most common answer, and the one that fit in my puzzle, was SABRE. Which makes sense, right? It’s the name of the team.
I felt a bit silly for not getting it myself, but hey, that’s what these online resources are for, right? It’s like having a little crossword buddy who’s always got your back. After figuring that out, I started wondering how these crosswords are even made. They say that the puzzles get harder as the week goes on. Monday is supposed to be the easiest, and Saturday is the toughest. Makes sense, I guess. Gives you a little warm-up before hitting you with the real brain-busters.
A Little Side Story
While I was down this rabbit hole, I stumbled upon some info about a famous hockey player, Robert Gordon Orr. Apparently, he’s a big deal, a Canadian former professional ice hockey player. Not related to the Buffalo Sabres, but hey, it was an interesting little detour.
So yeah, that was my little crossword adventure for the day. A bit of frustration, a bit of research, and a whole lot of learning. And you know what? I’m already looking forward to tomorrow’s puzzle. Maybe I’ll even get all the answers without any help. A guy can dream, right?
