"Finding Closure" by Jennifer Marra
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An easy American-style grid with straight clues, published 11/15/2026 and rated 4.40 out of 5 by solvers.
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Get to know Jennifer Marra
Jennifer Marra writes and constructs crosswords. Her debut novel, The Days Between, is available now. Jennifer’s creative nonfiction has appeared in literary journals including The Forge and Wanderlust. She won an award for her essay “Getting the Hang of It” in Fall 2020. Her crossword puzzles are regularly published in major newspapers and have appeared in The Atlantic.
Jennifer lives in Texas, with frequent escapes to Connecticut.
4 puzzles · Rated 4.19/5 · Constructor since 10/18/2026
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Clues
Across
Stubborn animal "Professor ___ in the library, with the candlestick", Clue solve Cleopatra's river Short-armed dino (2 wds, abbr.) ___ fide (the real deal) Visa or Mastercard alternative (abbr.) *The sound of Rice Krispies Opposite of yeah Run away Concert memorabilia of yore Occasion for an egg hunt "___ Little Teapot" (2 wds) "Pick a card, ___ card!" Swim-bike-run race, for short *"Hey! It's our lane then yours then ours!" (2 wds) Emailed, e.g. Abbreviated SMS entreaty Loses brightness Popular crossword puzzle cookie Hoppy brews, for short Italian city famous for its cheese ___ Lanka Beech or birch *Emulate a swordfighter The "E" of E.S.L. (abbr.) Follower of Aug. Pesticide regulator, in brief Maltese, but not a Great Dane Place for un béret Theater backdrops Batmobile, for example *Common white edible fungus (2 wds) Clothes presser Artist Salvador Spot en el mar Camping shelter Give the cold shoulder Sail the seven ___
Down
Kilimanjaro and Denali (abbr.) Coffee vessel, for a crowd Moves closer, to hear better (2 wds) Yank living overseas, for short Cheap US beer brand, for short Unit of bread Removes, as a lapel microphone Defiant challenge to a bully (2 wds) Scottish negative Lil troublemakers Dance class outfit Erase completely, such as a police record At the home of Small jet maker Farewells U.F.O. crew (abbr.) "Where the Wild Things ___" Rather stinky, like a teen Gaza grp. Advanced deg. for a writer or musician (abbr.) Sunrise direction "Uncle ___ Cabin" Quaint college cheer Annoy A tough ___ to swallow "Hey! Over here!" Not very much (3 wds) Anticipated Christian event, with "the" Crothers of "The Shining" Thorny symbol of love (2 wds) Brian of ambient music Sunny-side-up item Spanish smooch Tips over, like a bucket to sit on __ and every Home to the Eiffel Tower Elite British boys' school "Star Trek" lieutenant played by George Takei Explosive stuff (abbr.) Bro or sis Greeting in Rio Pas' partners
