Okay, so today I wanted to tackle this crossword clue that had been bugging me: “former Houston hockey team.” I’m not a huge sports buff, but I do enjoy a good puzzle, and this one was a real head-scratcher. First, I grabbed my phone and started with a simple search.
I typed in “former Houston hockey team crossword” into the search bar, and a bunch of results popped up. Some sites mentioned it was a clue from The Wall Street Journal, others talked about the NY Times. I saw a lot of them mention something about having answers with 5 letters, 23 letters and stuff, which seemed a bit all over the place.
- Started Searching: I looked up “former Houston hockey team crossword” online.
I clicked on a few links, trying to make sense of it all. One site claimed to have 30 possible answers, another said 10. It was pretty confusing, to be honest. Most of these sites just gave lists of words without much context. I mean, how am I supposed to know which one is right?
- Checked Multiple Sites: Looked at various crossword solver sites, but they had different numbers of potential answers.
- Got Confused: The sites didn’t give a clear direction, just lists of words without context.
Then, I stumbled upon a result that mentioned the “Houston Aeros.” It rang a bell, but I wasn’t sure. This site talked about them being a professional ice hockey team in the IHL and AHL. That sounded legit, so I dug a little deeper into this “Aeros” lead.
- Found a Lead: Discovered a mention of the “Houston Aeros” as a former hockey team.
After reading up a bit more about the Houston Aeros, I felt pretty confident that this was the answer I was looking for. It seemed like they were a big deal back in the day, and they fit the bill of a “former Houston hockey team.”
- Confirmed the Answer: Did more research on the Houston Aeros and confirmed it was the correct answer.
So, there you have it. The answer to the “former Houston hockey team” crossword clue is the Aeros. It took a bit of digging and sifting through some confusing information, but I finally cracked it. Feels good to solve a puzzle, even if it’s a small one. If you ever run into this clue, you’ll know what to do!
