Crossword by Eugene Sheffer Across and Down
Puzzle clues mix across and down entries with numbered hints, spanning various wordplay themes and references, including musicians, places, and common terms, forming a dense grid of cross defined by short clue phrases and partial phrases.
Thieving Niece and Honest Outburst Strain Family Bonds
A California aunt recounts discovering a $200 theft by her husband’s 22 year old niece and a $90 grab from the grandmother. The family urges caution, suggests a polite birthday card without money, and warns of serious trouble without professional help. In a separate note, a Bakersfield reader criticizes Betsy and Lilith for excluding her, prompting advice to apologize or find new friends.
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Annie
Jan
Betsy
Lilith
Ralph
Bakersfield
Calif
Hummingbird nectar recipe and feeder care tips
Dear Heloise shares a simple homemade nectar mix using 1 part sugar to 4 parts boiling water for hummingbirds. Refrigerate the batch, check for cloudiness, and warm slightly if needed before feeding. Also notes cleaning feeders and replacing cloudy nectar, with thanks to the National Audubon Society. A reader's dog tag for an insulin dependent schnauzer is mentioned as a nod to reader contributions.
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South Texas
Eac
National Audubon Society
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Big Lizard
Porter
Fence
Mobster
Hollywood
Moore
Sin City
Muse of
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Whee
Talas
Len
Gennaro
Beotie Balley
Yuat
Zero
Baby Blues
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CRAIC
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Clack
Leroy
Yesterda
Saad
California
Heloise
Jane
Spring Branch
Texas
Buzz Bombers
David
Hummingbird
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Savvi