Alright, so the other day, I had to figure out this crossword clue, “Meat in Hawaiian cuisine.” It wasn’t as easy as I thought it would be. I mean, I’ve had Hawaiian food before, but nothing really specific came to mind at first.
I started by just staring at the clue, hoping something would pop into my head. Nothing. Then, I decided to do a quick search online. I typed in “Meat in Hawaiian cuisine crossword clue” into the search bar and hit enter. A bunch of results came up, mostly crossword solver sites. I started looking through a few of them, but it was slow going.

Finding the Answer
Then I saw a result that mentioned the LA Times Crossword puzzle from April 5, 2024. I figured that might be a good lead, so I focused on that. I scrolled through a few more pages, and then I found it. The answer was just four letters. It hit me: “POKI”. Of course! I’ve had poki before, it’s delicious! How could I forget?
Reflecting on the Experience
- I realized that sometimes the most obvious answers are the hardest to see.
- I also learned that crossword puzzles can be a fun way to jog your memory and learn new things.
- It was a good reminder that even when you’re stuck, there are always resources available to help you out. I mean I googled it and found the answer.
Anyway, that’s how I solved the “Meat in Hawaiian cuisine” crossword clue. It was a bit of a journey, but I got there in the end. And hey, now I’m craving some poki!