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Puzzle 3

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)

Long support stick   __ __ __ T __ __
Snacking sound   __ __ __ N __ __

The Hardest Daily Crossword Isn't On Sunday

Many people assume the large Sunday crossword must be the toughest, but that's not the case with the famous New York Times puzzle. Its daily puzzles gradually increase in difficulty from Monday through Saturday, making Saturday the toughest. Sunday's puzzle is larger, but generally offers a midweek level of difficulty!

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World's First Crossword

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Answer: CRUTCH, CRUNCH