Well, well, well, look at us trying to figure out this “on a bias crossword” thing. Sounds fancy, huh? I ain’t never been one for them fancy puzzles, but I reckon I can tell you a thing or two about this “bias” business. It’s like when you got a favorite grandchild, you know? You just can’t help but love ’em a little bit more, even if you ain’t supposed to.
This whole on a bias thing, it’s about things being slanted, not quite straight. Like my old fence after that big storm, all leaning to one side. In them crossword puzzles, they use words like “angled” or “askew”. Means the same thing, just fancier words. I reckon if something is “angled”, it is not even, just not straight.
Now, I heard some folks talkin’ ’bout bias in people. They say someone’s “biased” if they like one group more than another. Like preferring the folks from your own town over those city slickers. It ain’t always right, but it happens. People just naturally lean towards what they know, what they’re comfortable with.
I remember my old neighbor, she always said that the store in town is biased. And she said that the store always gave discounts to some people. I think that is not right. But she always bought many things from that store. She’s biased, I think.
And then there’s this thing about cutting fabric “on the bias.” My granddaughter, she’s real good with a needle and thread, she told me about it. Seems like it makes the clothes drape better, hang nicer. Don’t ask me how, I just know it works. It’s like magic, I tell ya. You cut it all diagonal-like, and suddenly it flows like water.
- Some people just like their own kind.
- Like how I prefer my apple pie over them fancy French pastries.
- It ain’t always fair, but it’s just how folks are sometimes.
- That store thing, I think is important.
So this “on a bias crossword”, it could be about any of these things, I reckon. You gotta look at the other clues, see what fits. If it’s a short word, it might be “askew.” If it’s a bit longer, maybe “angled.” And if they’re talkin’ ’bout people, well, that’s a whole different ball game. Bias is a big word, can mean a lot of things.
I remember back in my day, we didn’t have these fancy crosswords. We had chores to do, and stories to tell. But I guess times change. Even an old gal like me can learn a thing or two about these newfangled puzzles. And this “on a bias” thing, it’s got more to it than you might think. When the wind blows, my dress is askew, I think that’s what they say.
You see, they say bias is like when you favor something. Like how I favor my old rocking chair over them newfangled recliners. It’s just more comfortable, you know? Or how I favor my own cooking over that store-bought stuff. Ain’t nothing like a home-cooked meal, made with love.
And that’s what they mean by “on a bias” in them clothes too, I reckon. It’s like they’re favoring a certain direction, a certain way of flowing. It makes them look better, more graceful. Like how a river bends and curves, instead of just going straight. It’s more natural, more pleasing to the eye.
- That fabric thing, it’s like magic.
- You cut it on the bias, and it just flows.
- Makes the clothes look all fancy and elegant.
So don’t you worry too much about this crossword puzzle. Just think about what you know, about things being slanted or favored. And remember what that old gal told you. There’s more than one way to look at things, and sometimes, a little bias ain’t such a bad thing. As long as you’re using your noodle, and as long as you understand what the clue is getting at, you’ll figure out that crossword. That “on a bias” thing may sound complicated, but I think we cracked the code.
