Crossword Puzzles Note that the words used in the first three Young Saint Louis.com crossword puzzles are all taken from the articles appearing in this months issue.

Puzzle #1

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6. exceptional 8. category, level 9. first six grades	1. short distance club 2. seeking members 3. used for rebounding 4. treats mental ills 5. experienced helping 7. agility sport

Puzzle #2

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1. three sided 6. a long distance run 8. customary, usual 10. outside the city	2. hurtful, destructive 3. race, nationality 4. room or building 5. long-time player 7. chance-based drawing 9. performing group

Puzzle #3

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1. without enthusiasm 7. highly rated 9. bad predictions 10. stories, famous	2. a face-off 3. surrounding aura 4. sneaky, scarey 5. second year student 6. a depiction 8. highly challenging

December Connections

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1. major holiday 5. the night before 6. highly anticipated 7. lights, bells, holly 9. greetings via mail 10. Jewish candleholder 11. sing hallelujah	2. keeps going down 3. begins in big way 4. pull Santa's sleigh 8. Santa's entrance 9. holiday music