Do you help a stranger solve his cross word puzzle?

@manong05 (5027)
Philippines
January 14, 2007 7:42pm CST
If you are sitting next to a person who is struggling to find the right word while doing a cross word puzzle, you think you know the right word, do you keep your mouth shut or tell him what it is? why?
4 responses
Pekachu
@Pekachu (1112)
• United States
15 Jan 07
i would blurt it out but who am i kidding i cant im terrible at cross word puzzles lol
manong05
@manong05 (5027)
• Philippines
15 Jan 07
yes, some people are not so keen on doing crosswords. A friend of mine asked me, "do you get anything if you get it perfect?" lol
seewhy
@seewhy (231)
• Australia
15 Jan 07
Definitely keep your mouth shut and only help if asked. I love crossword puzzles and the challenge of thinking of the answer for yourself is the best part. Don't ruin it! :)
manong05
@manong05 (5027)
• Philippines
15 Jan 07
Yes! I am annoyed to see people telling me the word. I miss the fun. I don't understand why some people think they are helping when they do this when actually they don't.
dorisday1971
@dorisday1971 (5657)
• Philippines
20 Dec 09
I usually don't. I just watch people do the crossword puzzle and I don't give them answers as I also don't want to be disturbed when I am doing the crossword puzzle. it is fun to do the corssword puzzle. Have a good day.
neelianoscet
@neelianoscet (9615)
• Philippines
2 Jan 10
i do but most of the times i only gives clue not really the exact answer. i make sure the person also uses his minds. then, i also like to see how well he is doing before i could give her the final answer if he keep thinking about it then seem dumb for an hour..