Don’t get stuck! Solve the juicy rumors hidden in this crossword

There was once a small town called Charades, where everyone loved to play games. They had a monthly crossword tournament that was greatly anticipated by the locals. One month, the puzzle’s creator, Mr. Jumble, came up with a fun clue: “What rumors are spread by … or a hint to the ends of 16-, 29-, 35-/37- and 45-Across.” The townspeople were stumped but intrigued by the clue. They eagerly began to solve the puzzle, hoping to figure it out.

As they worked through the clues, they noticed a common theme. The last words of the 16th, 29th, 35th and 37th clues were “word,” “of,” “mouth,” and “rumors.” Suddenly, it clicked! The answer to the clue was “WORDOFMOUTH“. That was the connection between all the different ends of the clues.

The people of Charades smiled and shared high-fives, feeling proud of themselves for solving the puzzle. They then started discussing the meaning behind the crossword – how word of mouth and rumors spread quickly from person to person, just like the answer to the puzzle. They realized how much power rumors and gossip could hold within their community. From that day on, the people of Charades learned to be more mindful of the words that left their mouth.

The monthly crossword tournament began to take on a new meaning for the people of Charades. It became a way for them to learn and understand the importance of communication and how it could impact their small town. And so, the puzzle was not just another game but a tool to help the people of Charades grow and learn together.