Stumped by ‘every so often’ in a crossword? We have the answer!

As a detective solving the mystery of the crossword clue “Every so often,” I initially thought of words like “sometimes” or “occasionally.” However, neither of those options had the correct number of letters for the solution. Next, I looked at the letters that were already filled in for other crossword words intersecting with the clue. “OCC” appeared frequently, which immediately sparked a connection with the word “occasional.” With a bit more brainstorming, I realized that “Every so often” could be shortened to “On occasion,” which is fittingly 9 letters, matching the available spaces for the crossword answer. So, I deduced that the solution must be “ONOCCASION.” This process of piecing together clues and making connections is key to solving crossword puzzles and mysteries alike, and it’s always a thrill to discover the answer.