The Shortcut That Was Not Shorter

Pete found a shortcut that is slower than the long way. He uses it every day. Name what is halfway along it.

Subordinating conjunctionTry although or even though.Adverb (how)Try mildly, stubbornly, or serenely.Concrete common nounSomething you can see, hear, smell, taste, or touch: bench, oak, telephone box.Collective nounA word that names a group of people or things: quarrel, host, committee.Adverb (where)Try aloud, nearby, or overhead.Irregular past tense verbA past tense that does not end in -ed: built, burst, dug.

6 down, 5 to go

Adverb (to what extent)Try entirely, quietly, or unreasonably.Descriptive adjectiveTry leaning, ancient, or unremarkable.Adverb (how)Try convincingly, ever, or out loud.Adverb (when)Try quickly, eventually, or years ago.Adverb (how)Try cheerfully, notoriously, or permanently.

Every blank has to be filled before this one can finish. Let's go.