Things You'll Need
Instructions
Read the clue slowly and carefully; rushing through it thoughtlessly can lead to misinterpretation.
Read the clue aloud to further clarify it for yourself.
List obvious answers first. This rules out simple options and clears your head, allowing you to focus more intently on the clue, if necessary.
Read between the lines. Evaluate to see if there could be hidden meanings in the clue. Review the obvious answers you listed previously and consider possible synonyms for these words. Cross-reference a thesaurus for additional help.
Evaluate possible sarcasm, irony or double meaning in the words of the clue that could lead to an answer.
Brainstorm with a group to incorporate other interpretations of the clue.