Stragetic implementation (11) - Crossword Clue
Answer: UTILIZATION
Understanding the Concept
- UTILIZATION refers to the practical application or employment of resources, skills, tools, or systems to achieve maximum effectiveness and value.
- It's about making the most of what's available—whether that's time, talent, equipment, or information—to accomplish specific goals efficiently.
- In business contexts, utilization measures how productively resources are being used compared to their total capacity.
- High utilization indicates efficient resource deployment, while low utilization suggests untapped potential or waste.
Tips for Crossword Solvers
- Check letter count first — Narrows options immediately (USE vs. USAGE vs. UTILIZATION)
- Look for crossing clues — If position 2 is "S," answer is likely "USE" or "USAGE"
- Consider puzzle difficulty — Monday NYT puzzles favor simple answers (USE), Fridays lean complex (DEPLOYMENT)
- Watch for wordplay — "Not just sitting there" = utilization clue in disguise
- Save rare answers — USANCE (archaic term) appears in vintage or British puzzles only
Stragetic implementation (11) - 7 Little Words - FAQs
Q: What's the most common crossword answer for "utilization"?
A: USE (3 letters) appears in over 60% of puzzles using this clue type, followed by USAGE (5 letters) at 25%.
Q: Are there any trick answers for utilization clues?
A: Yes —ConstructORS sometimes use EXERTION (physical utilization) or ADOPTION (implementation context). Always verify letter count.
Q: How is utilization different from "employment" in crossword context?
A: They're interchangeable in most puzzles, but "employment" clues may accept JOB or WORK, while "utilization" stays focused on USE/USAGE/APPLICATION.
Q: Do themed puzzles change utilization answers?
A: Absolutely. Business-themed puzzles favor DEPLOYMENT or LEVERAGE; environmentalism themes might use CONSERVATION (anti-utilization concept).
Q: Why do some puzzles use "utilisation" (British spelling)?
A: Guardian or Telegraph crosswords follow UK conventions. The American spelling with "z" dominates US puzzles.
