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Fans tailgate prior to the game between the Chicago Bears and the Detroit Lions at Soldier Field on November 19, 2017 in Chicago, Illinois.

Crosswords

The Crossword, April 22: Shake, Shake, Shake

Duke Blue Devils forward Zion Williamson (1) goes for the dunk during the 2nd half of the Duke Blue Devils game versus the Hartford Hawks on December 5th, 2018, at Cameron Indoor Stadium

The Crossword, April 15: Different Strokes

Simone Biles from the USA in action on the balance beam.

The Crossword, April 8: Start Your Engines

Nikola Jokic #15 of the Denver Nuggets reacts to referee Josh Tiven #58 in the first quarter against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Target Center on March 19, 2024 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

The Crossword, April 1: Let’s Dismember Some Guys

Bad Bunny performs during a stop of the Most Wanted Tour at T-Mobile Arena on February 23, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

The Crossword, March 25: Love All (Themeless)

Tourists, bankers, and media converge on Wall Street on March 9, 2020 in New York City.

The Crossword, March 18: Boot Sequence

Jamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets handles as Stephen Curry (30) of the Golden State Warriors defends during the fourth quarter of Denvers 134-117 win at Ball Arena in Denver on Thursday, February 2, 2023.

The Crossword, March 11: Ten-Four, Good Buddy

Goalkeeper Alex Cavallini of the United States competes during the ice hockey women's gold medal game of Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics.

The Crossword, March 4: Double Team

Charlie Maier checks the tags on merchandise in the frozen foods area at Whole Foods

The Crossword, Feb. 26: Shifting Priorities (Themeless)

General view during the performance "Concert de la Sirène" by the Orchestre d'Harmonie de Paris, during the "Nuit Blanche" 2019 : Press Preview In Paris, at the France Television Headquarters building, on October 04, 2019 in Paris, France.

The Crossword, Feb. 19: First Teamers

Ariana Grande attends the 62nd Annual GRAMMY Awards on January 26, 2020 in Los Angeles, California.

The Crossword, Feb. 12: Down For The Count

A Boykin Spaniel competes in the 147th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show Presented by Purina Pro Plan at Arthur Ashe Stadium on May 09, 2023 in New York City.

The Crossword, Feb. 5: Ring Ring

Usain Bolt of Jamaica celebrates victory in the Mens 200m Final, during the 2012 London Olympics at The Olympic Stadium on August 09, 2012 in London, England.

The Crossword, Jan. 29: I’ve Got A Blank Space, Baby (Themeless)

Jungkook of BTS performs on NBC's "Today" at Rockefeller Plaza on November 08, 2023 in New York City

The Crossword, Jan. 22: Line By Line

Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots passes against the Los Angeles Rams during Super Bowl LIII at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on February 03, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia.

The Crossword, Jan. 15: Play It Again

Players, Philip Bernstein, (left) and David Middleton as players fill the tables for a poker game at Pete's 881 Club, on Friday April 6, 2012, in San Rafael, Ca.

The Crossword, Jan. 8: Going Bowling

Peyton Manning #18 of the Indianapolis Colts meets with brother Eli Manning #10 of the New York Giants in the middle of the field on September 10, 2006 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

The Crossword, Jan. 1: Leading Question

ESPN Announcers, Mark Jackson, Jeff Van Gundy, and Mike Breen report on Game Four of the 2021 NBA Finals between the Phoenix Suns and the Milwaukee Bucks on July 14, 2021 at the Fiserv Forum Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

The Crossword, Dec. 25: Road Wins (Themeless)

Trick or treaters at a house on Halloween night in Vaughan, Ontario, Canada.

The Crossword, Dec. 18: That’s A You Problem

Victoria Vivians #35 of the Indiana Fever tries to steal the ball from Candace Parker #3 of the Las Vegas Aces in the second quarter of their game at Michelob ULTRA Arena on June 24, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

The Crossword, Dec. 11: Have A Ball

First customers shopping after the opening of the Forever 21 shop in Poland.

The Crossword, Dec. 4: Any Grid On Sunday

Son Heung-min of Tottenham Hotspur looks dejected during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Aston Villa at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on November 26, 2023 in London, England

The Crossword, Nov. 27: A Wing And A Prayer (Themeless)

The Crossword, Nov. 20: Switch Pitchers

Members of the media photograph Anna Delvey on her way to her parole meeting on July 13, 2023 in New York City.

Announcements

The Crossword, Nov. 13: Loud Noises

Commuters board a Piccadilly Line underground train in Stratford.