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Crosswords, credits, casting and the sort of industry knowledge that was probably supposed to stay in a meeting.

NOW PLAYING: Inside the Issue + The Marquee + Odd Cut + Blind Item + Casting Call + Final Cut + Top BillingDaily + weekly puzzlesNo subscription required
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Inside the Issue

This week’s crossword goes past the headlines: buried details, trade knowledge, Toon trivia and a few things worth noticing. Stumped? Ask for a lead and go back into the paper.

Week of Sept. 20–2629 clues14 stories
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On the Games Desk

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The Marquee

Sort sixteen names, titles, characters or terms into four groups connected by a hidden link.

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DAILY OUTLIER · PLAY NOW

Odd Cut

Five things made the assembly. Four belong in the same picture. Find the one that has to hit the cutting-room floor.

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DAILY CRYPTIC · PLAY NOW

Blind Item

One entertainment cryptic clue a day. Solve it cold, or ask the desk for progressively more help.

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Casting Call

Identify a performer or character from progressively easier clues. Today’s booking plus every September audition.

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DAILY ORDER · PLAY NOW

Final Cut

Put releases, careers and screen history into the correct order. Today’s edit plus every September cut.

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DAILY MATCH · PLAY NOW

Top Billing

Drag talent, titles, studios, roles and credits into the right billing slots. Five matches per board.

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