How do you do crossword puzzles??

Question:I can do the cryptoquotes, the scramblers, but i for the life of me cannot figure out crossword puzzles...i understand they give you a clue, but how is the clue matched to the answer...

for instance, 'court embarrassment' would be a clue...what the?! how do i match that to an answer?
or 'draw'...i just don't get it, please help

Answers:
You read the clue, look at the space where it's supposed to go (such as 19 across), count the number of spaces and think of a word that means the same thing or fits the clue that fits the space. It becomes easier once you've gotten a few words filled in, since you then have some letters filled in for other clues, which can narrow down the options.

Here is a great site for whenever you have trouble thinking of a word that fits a clue: http://www.oneacross.com/
if that's the across clue, look for a corresponding clus (for example, let's say that's 1-across, what's the clue for 1-down) and by the proces of elimination, you can figure out the puzzle.

not sure of the answer to court embarassment but draw could either be sketch, tie or even -- do either of those work?
cheat
It will take years to get the feeling of difficult crosswords. Just be patient...you will get better at them. Don;t be afriad to look the next day..for the correct answers. Puzzles keep the brain busy..and will help you down the road as you become of age.
i'd guess that the answer is jester

as in 'court jester'

a jester was a joker and possibly an embarrassment

court embarrassment - court jester

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