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The number of words in the answer is not given in the clue—so a one-word clue can have a multiple-word answer. [ 28 ] The theme, if any, will be applied consistently throughout the puzzle; e.g., if one of the theme entries is a particular variety of pun, all the theme entries will be of that type. [ 9 ]
Note: Most subscribers have some, but not all, of the puzzles that correspond to the following set of solutions for their local newspaper. CROSSWORDS
Taking this one stage further, the clue word can hint at the word or words to be abbreviated rather than giving the word itself. For example: "About" for C or CA (for "circa"), or RE. "Say" for EG, used to mean "for example". More obscure clue words of this variety include: "Model" for T, referring to the Model T.
In some games, if a player is stuck on a puzzle or riddle, they can ask or pay [7] for clues to help them progress in the game. In some games, clues are an integral ludeme of the game mechanics, whereas in others they are considered cheats. Clues in games or crosswords can either be given straight, [8] be cryptic, [8] be riddles, or contain ...
Now in its 10th year, the contest began in response to the large number of unsolicited duck tape creations being sent to the company, said Lisa Schwan, spokeswoman for the Stuck at Prom Contest ...
The lowest word count in a published weekday-size 15x15 puzzle is the June 29, 2013 The New York Times crossword by Joe Krozel, with just 50 words. [ 58 ] The fewest shaded squares in a 15x15 American crossword is 17 (leaving 208 white spaces), set by the July 27, 2012 Times crossword by Joe Krozel.
Bree Austin, of Edmond, is a finalist of Duck brand’s 24th annual Stuck at Prom Scholarship Contest. The competition challenges high school students to craft their dream prom dress or tux using ...
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