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Dec 2023
12m 58s

"The First Crossword" LIVE w/ A.J. & Gre...

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Hello, Puzzlers! This week, we're gifting you a holiday grab bag of some of our favorite puzzles. Today: join A.J. and Greg at Mohonk Mountain House where we recorded this episode during the Wonderful World of Words weekend. Join host A.J. Jacobs and his guests as they puzzle–and laugh–their way through new spins on old favorites, like anagrams and palindro ... Show More
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