These puzzles are a great illustration of the brain as akin to a muscle. I almost never use a hint anymore. The same thing happened with the daily Jumble. I just immediately see what the word should be. The problem is finding new puzzles to do.
Yeah, though before I let myself lose I check the hints on Mashable
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