USA TODAY CROSSWORD
EDITED Jared Goudsmit BY Sam Brody
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Experts Seasonal Golden Arches sandwich “This too shall ___” Sign on again “Schitt’s Creek” actress Catherine Creative spark “Fool That I Am” singer James Skirts shorter than midis Casual convo Greeting that conveys confidence Wipe clean
“So interesting!” Rope at a rodeo Stimpy’s cartoon pal Six-pack muscles More deliciously scandalous Student’s stat Really enjoy “Voulez-vous couchez ___ moi?” Alternative to live bait Starting from Actress ___ Cruz Kayne
South Bend’s state (Abbr.)
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___ Cookies (bakery chain that’s open late at night) Like a menorah’s candles before sunset Volumeboosting device “Needless to ___...”
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