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A NOTE FROM THE AUTHOR … Kentucky Crosswords are intended to be educational, entertaining and solvable. They cover a spectrum of subject areas with one central focus: the beautiful Bluegrass State. Our history, geography and people are main areas covered by these clues and answers. There is also a smattering of Kentucky trivia for fun. All regions of the state and each of our 120 counties are included – from Fulton to Pike, from Boone to Cumberland. They are all in here somewhere as a clue or an answer, or both. This compilation contains what I believe to be the best Kentucky Crosswords created to date. Following the selection of puzzles, there are two sections that will assist the solver who does not want to peek at the answer grids at the end. The first is a listing, alphabetized by word length, that includes every Kentucky-related answer word used in these puzzles. If you want to know (without peeking at the answer grid) if your proposed answer for a clue is used, check the word list. Following the word list is another solving tool, a Kentucky glossary. This section contains Kentucky-related clues used in this collection of puzzles. For example, if the clue reads: "KY county, home to Cumberland Gap" and you think it's BELL but are not 100% positive, check the clues in the glossary for “Bell” to see if you are correct. Thus, both the word lists and glossary can be utilized without peeking at the answer grids and possibly seeing more of the solution than you want. Puzzles in this compilation have all been previously published as the weekly Kentucky Crossword in newspapers across the Commonwealth. I wish to acknowledge and offer my gratitude to several newspapers that have played a role in increasing the popularity of the puzzles: Mount Vernon Signal (Rockcastle County), Advocate-Messenger (Danville), Ashland Independent, Bowling Green Daily News, Cadiz Record (Trigg County), News-Democrat and Leader (Russellville, Logan County), Ledger Independent (Maysville), Morehead News (Rowan County) and Fulton News. I would also like to thank every solver who has critiqued the puzzles over the years. Those who provided feedback contributed to my knowledge of what makes Kentucky unique. You have inspired me to learn more about this majestic land and have confirmed my beliefs that the Commonwealth's brand, "Unbridled Spirit," certainly characterizes our remarkable people. My hope is that in its diminutive way, this compilation pays homage to that great spirit. Enjoy. Vicki A. Benge |
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| 123 puzzles! Kentucky history, geography, trivia & facts! Solving guide! Word length lists! Kentucky glossary! All puzzles tested! Educational, entertaining & solvable! |
| ISBN 978-1-934894-24-8 |
| Nonfiction 300 pages |
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