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When I — a crossword beginner — do the Aug. 14 puzzle on Blackcrossword.com, I briefly fumble on one clue: “Turner from Tennessee.” The four-letter (and now obvious) answer is Tina. Later, when I ...

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The NYT Mini Crossword offers a quicker, more approachable take on the classic New York Times Crossword. Unlike the full-sized version, which is reserved for paid subscribers, the Mini is free to ...