12 GROUNDCOVER NEWS PUZZLES CROSSWORD International Network of Street Papers OCTOBER 17, 2025 SPOOKY WORD SEARCH by Emeri Jade Bey ACROSS 1. MRI or PET 5. Lion's pride 9. PayPal funds 14. Gas station name 15. "Ah, me!" 16. Nearly eradicated disease, thanks to a vaccine 17. Bearing 18. "Buona ___" (Italian greeting) 19. Marsh 20. Person in possession of their place of residence 23. Clogs or mocs 24. Dad, slangily 27. "Gimme ___!" (start of an Iowa State cheer) 28. Narc's find, perhaps 30. Drone, e.g. 31. Grumble 34. Artillerymen 37. Tamil director and activist ___ Sultan 39. Amniotic ___ 40. Divided 41. Medium on which libraries preserve old documents 44. Brews 45. Tokyo, formerly 46. Good, long bath 47. "___ rang?" 49. Info-gathering reporter 51. Contemplate 55. Like some winds 58. Kind of dog 60. BBs, e.g. 61. Excursion 62. Large-headed match 63. One of several on a fancy wedding cake 64. Dial ___ 65. Game of strategy 66. Sea eagle 67. Units of work DOWN 1. Tropical palms 2. Pub ___ 3. Grape seeds 4. It's often ruled 5. ___ lodge 6. "Smart" ones 7. Bust maker 8. Biblical birthright seller 9. Frat house letters 10. Intimidated 11. Danger warning 12. ___ card (cell phone necessity) 13. Bounce 21. Howard of "Happy Days" 22. Game on horseback 25. Cliffside dwelling 26. Crows' homes 28. Natural talent 29. Foot part 31. Beast of burden 32. Chemical compound 33. Identify 35. ___ Minor 36. Shoulder decoration 38. Prayer beads 42. Source 43. Blight 48. Frequently, poetically 50. Double agents 51. Japanese noodle dish 52. Trial's partner 53. Static ___ 54. Varieties 56. Detest 57. Turkish title 58. Ozone enemy (Abbr.) 59. "Come again?" PUZZLE SOLUTIONS October 3, 2025 edition
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