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August 22, 2026
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Across
1. Org. for retired folks (abbr.)
5. Strictness or severity
6. Friend, in Spanish
7. Second planet from the sun
8. The border of a knife blade
Down
1. Pointed a weapon at
2. Getting older
3. A mischievous scoundrel
4. Experts, for short
5. Enthusiastic dance party
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