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Puzzle 21

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)

Wave summit   __ __ E __ __
Pizza base   __ __ U __ __

A Crossword Scene Was Written For The American President

Aaron Sorkin, creator of The West Wing, originally planned to show President Andrew Shepherd, played by Michael Douglas, working on a crossword puzzle in the 1995 movie The American President. In the screenplay, his romantic interest asks him a question, but he responds by asking how many E's are in "kaleidoscope"! Unfortunately, the scene didn't make the final movie.

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Answer: CREST, CRUST