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ISSUE HOWDY WAFFLE LONGER
Answer: When the client asked about her wedding dress, the seamstress said — “SEW” FAR, “SEW” GOOD
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CRYPTOGRAPHY PUZZLES
Celebrity Cipher
"Taking a break every now and then to have some fun, I think, is a really good way to approach your life." − Harry Styles
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WE ARE ALL OF US STARS, AND WE DESERVE TO TWINKLE. −MARILYN MONROE
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PAINTINGS HUNG UP FOR DECORATION INSIDE A FAMOUS CHAIN OF RETAIL STORES: WALMART WALL ART.
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KIA AUDI FIAT FORD BENTLEY
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TOYOTA, ATTACH, HEARTACHE, EARTH, HEADED
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- GEMSTONES
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- DEEDED
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Best medical care
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This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Puzzle solutions for Thursday, Sep. 17, 2026
