Stumped by a Crossword? Master the Art of Making Alterations!

As a detective in the world of crossword puzzles, I approach each clue with a keen eye and a razor-sharp mind. When faced with the crossword clue ‘Makes some alterations to,’ I knew I had to carefully examine the context and think creatively. My first intuition was that the answer might involve changes to something. The word “alterations” implied modification, but the clue seemed more subtle. As I pondered, an image flickered in my mind: a tailor’s delicate hand holding a needle and thread. Suddenly, it all became clear like a bolt of lightning striking my brain. The answer to this clever clue had to be ‘HEMS.’ When altering clothing, one often hems it – skillfully adjusting the length by folding back and sewing. The crossword had played a trick, masquerading the word “alterations” as a grand riddle, while hiding a humble tailor’s artistry within. This revelation filled me with satisfaction, reaffirming the beauty of language and the power of deduction.