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crossword puzzle

a puzzle in which the solver deduces words suggested by numbered clues and writes them into corresponding boxes in a grid to form a vertical and horizontal pattern
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"Quote Acrostic Favorites: Features 50 Rewarding Puzzles: Volume 1" (9780998832234, $9.95, PB, 70pp) comprised of 50 favorite acrostics that reveal wise and witty sayings on lessons learned, enjoying life, and the value of experience, crossword enthusiasts will enjoy cracking the clues in the word column; transferring them to the diagram; and discovering quotations from people like Dave Barry, Lord Byron, Willa Cather, Pat Conroy, Gloria Steinem, and more.
Holly always does her crossword! It really couldn't be clearer what Mark thought of me.
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So the next time you see a close friend poring over a crossword, just imagine the Picasso that they are painting in their minds; it's not the same as the Picasso in your mind, but it is just as pleasing.
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While he doesn't seem to indulge in kippers while doing his crossword (a different type of smoked substance might be more likely) he does take them seriously.
London, April 12 ( ANI ): Playing online puzzles like crosswords and wordsearch could help your brain stay active and reduce your risk of getting Alzheimer's disease, scientists say.
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