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Sally Hoelscher

Iowa City

Writer at Freelance

Crossword Columnist at USA Today

Parent, freelance writer, crossword puzzle constructor, and daily blogger of the #USATXW, she/her

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  • Off the Grid: Sally breaks down USA TODAY's daily crossword puzzle, Nature's Candy

    1 week ago | usatoday.com | Sally Hoelscher

    There are spoilers ahead. You might want to solve today's puzzle before reading further! Nature's Candy• BRITT (37A: "Severance" actress Lower) I have written about the TV series Severance previously, but until today, I hadn't learned about BRITT Lower's role in it. On the show, which premiered in 2022, some of the workers at Lumon Industries agree to a "severance" procedure that separates work memories from non-work memories.

  • Goodness me! Crossword Clue

    1 week ago | usatoday.com | Sally Hoelscher

    In case you've faced some hurdles solving the clue, Goodness me!, we've got the answer for you. Crossword puzzles offer a fantastic opportunity to engage your mind, enjoy leisure time, and test your knowledge simultaneously. Now, let's delve into solving the Goodness me! crossword clue, featured as 12 Down in the USA Today Crossword on June 19, 2025. The Goodness me! Crossword Clue Answer is...

  • Off the Grid: Sally breaks down USA TODAY's daily crossword puzzle, Break Out In Song

    1 week ago | usatoday.com | Sally Hoelscher

    There are spoilers ahead. You might want to solve today's puzzle before reading further! Break Out In Song• PGA (27D: Charlie Sifford's org.) Charlie Sifford (1922-2015) was a professional golfer. He was the first Black American to play on the PGA Tour. Charlie Sifford was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame in 2004. • OSAKA (1A: Tennis star Naomi) We saw OSAKA in the puzzle three days ago clued as [2020 US Open winner Naomi].

  • Off the Grid: Sally breaks down USA TODAY's daily crossword puzzle, Starter Homes

    3 weeks ago | usatoday.com | Sally Hoelscher

    There are spoilers ahead. You might want to solve today's puzzle before reading further! Starter Homes• APPLE (1A: "I guess the ___ don't fall far from the tree" (Charli XCX lyric)) "I guess the APPLE don't fall far from the tree" is a line from Charli XCX's 2024 song "APPLE." This is a fun clue, because fans of Charli XCX will enjoy seeing the song referenced.

  • Off the Grid: Sally breaks down USA TODAY's daily crossword puzzle, Hey, Mister!

    3 weeks ago | usatoday.com | Sally Hoelscher

    There are spoilers ahead. You might want to solve today's puzzle before reading further! Hey, Mister!• HABITS (5A: "Bad ___" (2021 Ed Sheeran hit)) "Bad HABITS" is a 2021 song by Ed Sheeran. It's the lead single from his fifth studio album, = ("Equals"). In the music video for "Bad HABITS," Ed Sheeran portrays a vampire wearing a hot pink suit.

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