Puzzle solutions for Thursday, May 16, 2024
Note: Most subscribers have some, but not all, of the puzzles that correspond to the following set of solutions for their local newspaper.
CROSSWORDS
USA TODAY crossword
Play the USA TODAY Crossword Puzzle.
Los Angeles Times crossword
Today’s crossword (McMeel)
Daily Commuter crossword
SUDOKU
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JUMBLE
Jumbles: COMMA SILKY FASTEN TOWARD
Answer: She built her business without help and kept her condo clean. She was a — SELF-“MAID” WOMAN
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CRYPTOGRAPHY PUZZLES
Celebrity Cipher
"Have a nice day. That is, of course, unless you've already gone ahead and made other plans." − Danny Trejo
(Distributed by Andrews McMeel)
Cryptoquote
THERE IS A SINGLE LIGHT OF SCIENCE, AND TO BRIGHTEN IT ANYWHERE IS TO BRIGHTEN IT EVERYWHERE. − ISAAC ASIMOV
(Distributed by King Features)
Cryptoquip
WHAT WOULD YOU CALL LETTERS OF ADMIRATION SENT TO "THE NANNY" ACTRESS DRESCHER? FRAN MAIL.
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OTHER PUZZLES
Boggle
CHAD CHINA CANADA COLOMBIA
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Lexigo
PESOS, SPELL, LAPEL, LEAPING, GAZELLE
(Distributed by Andrews McMeel)
KenKen
Scrabblegrams
7 Little Words
SWIRLING
MISTREATED
PRETTIER
BORING
JARGONY
TIDEWAY
ASTEROIDS
(Distributed by Andrews McMeel)
Find the Words
Low self preservation
(Distributed by Creators Syndicate)
Kubok
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