Stumped by ‘Bit of a fit’? Find the answer in seconds!

As a detective, when I come across a crossword clue like ‘Bit of a fit’, I first try to identify any words within the clue that could be potential answers. In this case, ‘fit‘ stood out to me, as it could be synonymous with a temper tantrum. I then looked at the number of letters in the answer – it was four letters, which narrowed down my options.

It dawned on me that the word ‘SNIT‘ could be a possible answer. ‘Snit’ is defined as a fit of anger or irritation, and it fits in with the clues given. However, I also needed to ensure that this answer could fit in with the intersecting clues.

Thankfully, crossword puzzles are designed to fit together like a tight-fitting puzzle, and when I looked at the intersecting clues, the letters that I needed were already in place. The ‘S‘ and ‘N‘ of ‘SNIT‘ were already spelled out, and the intersection of the ‘I‘ and ‘T‘ made sense when considering the clues.

Therefore, my conclusion was that ‘SNIT‘ was the correct answer. As a detective, drawing on my instincts, and understanding the underlying logic of a crossword puzzle helped me to derive this answer accurately and efficiently.