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How to spot crosswordese quickly

Crossword puzzles are full of patterns, traditions, and shared conventions. One of the most important—and sometimes confusing—concepts for beginners is crosswordese. Learning how to spot crosswordese quickly can dramatically improve…
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How abbreviations are used in crosswords

Crossword puzzles reward curiosity, pattern recognition, and an openness to how language bends and shifts. One of the first surprises many beginners encounter is how often abbreviations appear in crossword…
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What Are Themed Crossword Clues

Crossword puzzles are more than a collection of isolated crossword clues placed into a crossword grid. Many puzzles, especially in daily crossword publications and online crosswords, are built around a…