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Puzzle 2

Here's a crossword puzzle of easy-to-medium difficulty. This one has a 13×13 grid, but we have others with larger 19×19 grids.

The puzzle was designed to be printer-friendly. As long as your computer can open PDF files and your printer is loaded with standard 8.5" × 11" paper, you are all set to start solving.

Note: click the [direct link] below the embedded PDF file if you have trouble printing. The file should then directly download and open on your device. You can print it from there.

Fun Warm-up Puzzle

Can you complete these two words, which differ by a single letter, using the same letters in the same order? (answer below)

Tropical forest   __ U __ __ __ __
Catching tune   __ I __ __ __ __

A Single Letter Can Change Everything

In crossword puzzles, changing just one letter can transform an ordinary word into something completely different. That's part of what makes wordplay so enjoyable! Puzzle creators often use similar-looking words, unusual definitions, and clever clues to keep solvers guessing until the very last square.

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Answer: JUNGLE, JINGLE