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Off the Beaten Path

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Solves: 248

Errata (1) — Dec 18, 2025, 3:27 PM UTC

Dec 18, 2025, 3:27 PM UTC — The enumeration of clue 1 Down was changed from (6) to (3 3).

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getting started	This is a cryptic crossword. If you're not familiar with cryptics, you can check out this comprehensive guide from The Nation: https://www.thenation.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Ground-Rules-3.pdf
creatures	There are creatures hiding in the background of this puzzle! It's too bad you can only see part of them.

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