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2019-01-01 00:15:14.989

Maitreyi Anantharaman

Tyrese Haliburton #0 of the Indiana Pacers reacts to a play against the Washington Wizards during the first half at Capital One Arena on March 27, 2025 in Washington, DC.

Indiana Pacers v Washington Wizards

Crosswords

The Crossword, May 26: Ball Don’t Lie (Themeless)

Wide receiver Jeremiah Smith #4 of the Ohio State Buckeyes seen in action during the game against the Tennessee Volunteers at Ohio Stadium on December 21, 2024 in Columbus, Ohio

Tennessee v Ohio State – Playoff First Round

The Crossword, May 19: Squared Away

Seth Meyers (R) speaks on stage with Susan Morrison at the premiere screening: Seth Meyers' Comedy Special "Dad Man Walking" during The 2024 New Yorker Festival at SVA Theater on October 25, 2024 in New York City.

The 2024 New Yorker Festival – Premiere Screening: Seth Meyers’ Comedy Special

The Crossword, May 12: Balls Out

An Indianapolis Colts fan reacts after the game against the Houston Texans at Lucas Oil Stadium on January 06, 2024 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Houston Texans v Indianapolis Colts

The Crossword, May 5: Ice Queens

King Charles III and Queen Camilla cut a cake made by 2020 Great British Bake Off winner, Peter Sawkins as they attend a celebration at Edinburgh Castle to mark the 900th Anniversary of the City of Edinburgh, on July 3, 2024 in Edinburgh, Scotland.

The British Royal Family Visit Scotland For Royal Week – Day 2

The Crossword, April 28: You Dropped This, King (Themeless)

Bobby Witt Jr. #7 of the Kansas City Royals in action against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium on April 16, 2025 in New York City.

Kansas City Royals v New York Yankees

The Crossword, April 21: Happy Arbor Day