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USA Today Crossword Submission Guidelines

N.B. The following is only an outline.
Before submitting any puzzles please print out and carefully study the complete guidelines available here in print-friendly format.

Payment: $65.00

  • Must be 15x15
  • Word count: 78 or less Black squares: 38 or less*
  • Can be themed or unthemed
  • Avoid negative expressions and depressing words
  • Should feature “Americana.”
  • Electronic submissions preferred
    *Exceeded slightly at editor’s discretion

Submissions should be sent to:
Timothy Parker (Editor)
TP@masterpuzzles.com

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