Today’s theme: 2025 in music.

December 29, 2025

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Elizabeth C. Gorski is the founder of Crossword Nation and writes a daily puzzle for King Features Syndicate. She has created crosswords for the New York Times and other publications.

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Virtual Togetherness Through Partner Crosswords

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Social dynamics of the crossworld, a crossword meet-cute, and other ways to puzzle with friends while social distancing.

Shuffalo

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Shuffalo: Wednesday, December 10, 2025

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Can you make a longer word with each new letter?

Shuffalo

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Shuffalo: Wednesday, December 3, 2025

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Can you make a longer word with each new letter?

Shuffalo

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Shuffalo: Monday, December 8, 2025

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Can you make a longer word with each new letter?

Shuffalo

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Shuffalo: Wednesday, December 17, 2025

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Can you make a longer word with each new letter?

Shuffalo

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Shuffalo: Tuesday, December 9, 2025

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Can you make a longer word with each new letter?

Shuffalo

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Shuffalo: Saturday, December 6, 2025

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Can you make a longer word with each new letter?

Shuffalo

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Shuffalo: Sunday, December 7, 2025

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Can you make a longer word with each new letter?