Related (to)

Detective work can be a tricky task, but luckily, the crossword puzzle provides plenty of clues to crack the case. When faced with the word ‘Related (to)’, I knew I had to narrow down the possible answers to words that expressed similarity or connection. After examining the other words in the puzzle, I realized that many of them related to family, such as ‘aunt’, ‘cousin’, and ‘niece’. This led me to think of other words in that category, and ‘akin’ immediately came to mind. The word ‘akin’ means ‘of similar character’, which fits the description of related. It’s often used in reference to family members, further solidifying its place as a potential answer. After double-checking the other clues and cross-referencing the letters I already had, I confirmed that ‘akin’ was indeed the correct solution. The feeling of cracking the case with my own deductive reasoning was as satisfying as solving a real-life mystery.