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The solver is given a grid and a list of words. To solve the puzzle correctly, the solver must find a solution that fits all of the available words into the grid. [1] [2] [8] [9] Generally, these words are listed by number of letters, and further alphabetically. [2] [8] Many times, one word is filled in for the solver to help them begin the ...
The answer boxes denoting the number of letters in a word was shown with a crossword clue and a dollar value. As the game progressed, a word could have multiple blanks already filled in. After the clue was read, the contestants could ring in, with the order they did so denoted on the screens on the front of their podiums.
Letters 16 and 17 form a two-letter word ending in P. Since this has to be UP, letter 16 is a U, which can be filled into the appropriate clue answer in the list of clues. Likewise, a three-letter word starting with A could be and, any, all, or even a proper name like Ann. One might need more clue answers before daring to guess which it could be.
HELLO (54D: What "07734" spells on a calculator, if you flip it upside down) This clue took me right back to junior high math class and time spent discovering words that could be spelled out using ...
HEEL (36A: Shoe part that can be "high") The quotation marks around the word "heel" in the clue indicate that the word can be directly paired with the answer in the term "high HEEL."
The black squares in the middle of the grid form an interesting pattern reminiscent of stairs. Thank you, Lynn, for this enjoyable puzzle. For more on USA TODAY’s Crossword Puzzles
Roman numerals: for example the word "six" in the clue might be used to indicate the letters VI; The name of a chemical element may be used to signify its symbol; e.g., W for tungsten; The days of the week; e.g., TH for Thursday; Country codes; e.g., "Switzerland" can indicate the letters CH; ICAO spelling alphabet: where Mike signifies M and ...
PANT (27A: What hot dogs do) This clue made me chuckle. It's a delightful misdirect that might make you think of hot dogs in a bun that you eat.