CROSSWORD By Eugene Sheffer Across and Down Clues
Puzzle clues span across and down entries with themed wordplay led by Eugene Sheffer. Readers solve a mixed set of puns proper names and common terms across multiple rows and columns, filling a standard crossword grid.
Husband prefers pain relief over marriage strain
A 20 year marriage struggles as husband’s daily narcotics leave him fogged, overweight, and distant, harming their intimacy. He resists counseling, while the wife, an attractive employee with outside attention, weighs staying or starting anew near family. Doctors may need to reassess his medication to save the marriage.
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Annie
Shelf life tips and pantry date notes from Heloise
A reader shares concerns about best used by dates on canned salmon and shelf life checks. The column notes how to read can codes, store peanut butter, and avoid milk curdling in tea with lemon extract, reflecting practical kitchen guidance.
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