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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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How crossword puzzles are created

Crossword puzzles are everywhere: in newspapers, magazines, mobile apps, and countless online crosswords enjoyed daily by millions of solvers. For beginners, a crossword puzzle may feel like a mysterious grid…