Crossword puzzles have engaged minds for decades, providing an entertaining mix of mental stimulation and vocabulary ...

Explore daily insights on the USA TODAY crossword puzzle by Sally Hoelscher. Uncover expert takes and answers in our ...

see our series on How to Make a Crossword Puzzle. 78 words for a 15×15 (72 for a themeless); 140 for a 21×21. Maximums may be exceeded slightly at the editor’s discretion, if the theme warrants.

Explore daily insights on the USA TODAY crossword puzzle by Sally Hoelscher. Uncover expert takes and answers in our ...

SNOW (35D: Winter weather in many holiday movies ... for an enjoyable crossword, and this puzzle fit the bill. I appreciate the consistency of the word break in all of the theme answers: M ...

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