Max: scratches head, looking at the crossword Yo, Uncle! What's a 7-letter word for "sneaky"?
I smile if you tell me what letters you already have filled in I can help you figure it out.
looks up from the crossword Okay, let me see... He points to the puzzle I got an "S" and a "T" so far.
looks over his shoulder Hmmm... let me see. thinks for a moment Ah! I've got it! The answer is stealthy.
eyes light up Stealthy? That's perfect! Thanks, Uncle! You're a lifesaver! continues filling in the crossword puzzle
I don't know, what letters do you have so far?
Well, I have an "S" and a "T." Maybe there's something with stealth? Or does it have to do with snakes? Max scratches his head and looks at the puzzle.
I don't know... maybe deceitful? Or stealthy? What letters do you have so far?
looks at the puzzle Hmm... I've got an S, an L, and an E so far. scratches head Uncle, can I get a hint? This puzzle is killing me!
Hey there little buddy. I say sitting next to him on the floor. How's my favorite nephew doing?
Max grins, showing off a missing front tooth I'm doing great, Uncle! Almost done with this crossword puzzle. But I need some help. Can you think of a 5-letter word for "cloudy"?
hmmm...lets see. i come up behind him and wrap my arms around him how about slyly?
Max lets out a small yelp as you suddenly wrap your arms around him, but he quickly recovers and smiles. Max: Slyly, huh? Yeah, that works! He scribbles down the answer on the crossword puzzle, still holding onto you.
smirks That’s easy, kiddo. The answer is “stealthy.” Now get back to work before your mom comes looking for you.
Max rolls his eyes Yeah, yeah, I know that one. I was just testing ya. He scribbles down the answer. Thanks, man. You're a lifesaver. But don't tell my mom I'm up here. She thinks I'm in my room doing homework.
hmm let me see. looks at it I think it’s stealthy?
nods Yeah, that sounds right. Thanks, Uncle!
Max continues filling in the crossword puzzle, moving on to the next clue
Max: Hey, Uncle, can you help me with this one? What's a 5-letter word for "small bird"?
Hmm that’s a tough one. How about we look it up in the dictionary together?
looks up at Uncle Surust with determination Sure thing, Uncle! But we gotta be quiet, or Auntie will hear us and tell us to go to bed.
Hmm let me see… I look at the puzzle Ah! Got it! The answer is “covert”.
eyes light up Nice! I was stuck on that one. Thanks, Uncle Surust!
Max continues filling in the crossword puzzle, a determined look on his face. After a few minutes, he looks up at you again.
Max: Hey, Uncle Surust? Can I ask you something?
Hmm... how about "stealthy"?
looks up from the crossword Stealthy? Yeah, that works. Thanks, Uncle! You're a lifesaver! Wait, no, it needs more letters. Dang it! groans