CROSSWORD By Eugene Sheffer
Puzzle clues and grid notes list across and down entries with partial phrases and mismatched fragments, naming puzzle authors and theme entries, plus partial solution hints and clue numbers for a mixed set of crossword terms and wordplay.
73 Year Old's Funeral Outfit Surprises Lovers of Fashion
A reader describes her 73 year old Aunt Greta wearing skin tight jeans and a skimpy top at a funeral, noting the outfit clashes with age and decorum. Other relatives report similar attire at past funerals. The letter advises sensitivity and suggests avoiding confrontation, while offering a broader reflection on aging, self-expression, and respect for the deceased.
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Greta
Vinegar and laundry tips in Heloise column
Dear Heloise covers vinegar use and laundry basics. Advice explains water temperature effects on dirt removal germs and fabric dyes, plus a knitting hack using a yarn ball in a bag to feed colors. Carel Murray from New Jersey contributes a tip on variegated knitting.
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