Can’t crack the crossword? Unveiling the answer to ‘Pro___ (for now)’

Once upon a time, in the quaint town of Crypticville, there lived a wise old crossword setter named Oliver. Oliver had a magical power – he could bring words to life with a single stroke of his pen.

One sunny morning, Oliver sat in his study, pondering over a new crossword he was creating for the local newspaper. He had a mischievous curiosity about him, always wanting to create clues that would challenge the readers’ minds.

As he thought deeply about the next clue, he noticed a small wooden chest sitting on his desk. It had mysteriously appeared overnight, emitting an enticing glow. Intrigued, Oliver reached out and opened the chest. Inside, an ancient scroll lay neatly coiled.

Unrolling the scroll, Oliver’s eyes widened as he read the first few lines. It was a long-lost crossword code. Excitement filled his heart as he realized the possibilities. With the power of this code, he could connect the world of crossword puzzles to reality.

Oliver began experimenting with the code, writing clues that would bring forth magical creatures and objects. He wrote a clue for “Pro___ (for now)” and whispered, “TEM“. In an instant, a shimmering portal appeared before him.

Curiosity getting the better of him, Oliver stepped into the portal. He found himself in a parallel dimension called the “Realm of Time”. Everywhere he looked, clocks and watches ticked, and time seemed to dance in a never-ending waltz.

As he explored this captivating realm, Oliver came across a group of Time Keepers. They were responsible for monitoring the passage of time and making sure everything flowed smoothly. Intrigued, Oliver approached them.

One Time Keeper named Emmett noticed Oliver’s confusion and approached him kindly. Emmett explained that in their realm, time was always in flux. The word “TEM” represented a temporary state, signifying a momentary state of existence or a temporary solution.

Oliver thanked Emmett for his explanation and realized he had to return to Crypticville to share this newfound knowledge. Stepping back into the portal, he carried the essence of the “TEM” with him.

Back in his study, Oliver incorporated the clue and its answer into his crossword puzzle. As the town’s residents eagerly scanned the newspaper, their eyes lit up with excitement when they came across the clue. The answer was now connected to the mystical realm they had only dreamt of.

From that day forward, every time someone filled in “TEM” for “Pro___ (for now)” in Oliver’s crossword, they would unknowingly tap into the magic of the “Realm of Time”. It served as a reminder to embrace the temporary in life and appreciate the fleeting moments that make it all worthwhile.

And so, Oliver continued his crossword adventures, never ceasing to amaze the town with clues that sparked imagination and connected their world to realms beyond their wildest dreams.