Master the Puzzle: Can You Walk or Trot your Way to a Crossword Win?

Once upon a time, in a magical land far away, there was a race between a fox and a tortoise. The challenge was to see who could walk or trot the fastest to the finish line. The fox was confident in his abilities, while the tortoise was determined to give it his best shot.

As the race began, the fox took off at a sprint. However, the tortoise slowly and steadily started to move forward in his unique gait – a rhythmic movement of his legs that was neither too slow nor too fast.

After a while, the fox started to get tired and slowed down, and the tortoise continued to move forward with his steady gait. As the finish line approached, the tortoise, much to the surprise of everyone around, crossed the line before the fox did.

From that day on, the tortoise’s unique method of moving forward became known as his gait, and it was recognized as a skillful way of walking or trotting. Now, whenever someone is looking for an efficient way to move forward, they use the word gait to describe it – just like the tortoise did in his race against the fox.