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I was struck by the grid pattern of this puzzle. The black squares in the middle of the grid form an interesting pattern reminiscent of stairs. Thank you, Lynn, for this enjoyable puzzle.

I enjoyed this clever theme. Thank you, David, for this excellent puzzle. One more thing: A POURING WINE theme is a perfect opportunity for a reminder that USA TODAY has a Wine Club. You can ...

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