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Elizabeth C. Gorski 

The Sunday, December 21, 2008 crossword, LAUGHING ALL THE WAY, is by Elizabeth C. Gorski

21x21, 142 words, 68 blocks

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Lynn Lempel 

The Monday, December 22, 2008 crossword is by Lynn Lempel

15x15, 78 words, 38 blocks

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Joe Krozel 

The Tuesday, December 23, 2008 crossword is by Joe Krozel

15x15, 86 words, 45 blocks

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Brendan Emmett Quigley 

The Friday, December 26, 2008 crossword is by Brendan Emmett Quigley

15x15, 72 words, 27 blocks

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Karen M. Tracey 

The Saturday, December 27, 2008 crossword is by Karen M. Tracey

15x15, 68 words, 33 blocks

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Patrick Berry 

The Sunday, December 28, 2008 crossword, GOING AROUND IN CIRCLES, is by Patrick Berry

21x21, 142 words, 74 blocks

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