Feb. 16th - 28th, 2014

February, together with January, were the last two months to be added to the Roman calendar, since Romans originally considered Winter a "monthless" period.  Today we know February as the shortest month, with only 28 or 29 days, depending on leap year.  But, at certain intervals in history it had been shorter still with only 23, 24 or 27 days!  During the month we observe Groundhog Day, Valentine's Day, Presidents' Day, and, all month long, celebrate Black History Month.  In the northern hemisphere, we look for moderating temperatures and the return of Spring, while in the southern hemisphere, just the opposite: a turn toward Autumn and cooler weather.  In either hemisphere we encourage you to spend some leisure time solving a crossword puzzle or two.  It's good for the mind!  Enjoy this month's offerings and also visit the archives when time permits for more than 1200 additional challenges.

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Based on personal circumstances, a long contemplated decision

to publish on an abbreviated schedule has finally been reached.

As of tomorrow, March 1, 2014, further publication will be

restricted to a Monday-Wednesday-Friday schedule.

Thanks to all of our loyal players throughout the world.

We hope you will continue to enjoy our posts in the future

both here and at bestcrosswords.com.

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02/28/14  Rapt 
02/27/14  Nothing At All 
02/26/14  It's What's Next 
02/25/14  Make Tracks 
02/24/14  Can You Beat That! 
02/23/14  Impossible 
02/22/14  Make The Best Of It 
02/21/14  In X-S 
02/20/14  It's A Challenge 
02/19/14  Doubtful 
02/18/14  You Are Welcome 
02/17/14  Making Ends Meet 
02/16/14  Chancy 

It's A Fact

William Gee's crossword puzzles have now been played

in over half of the nations in the world

and now number well over one million visits to date.*

*Includes both crosswprdspree.blogspot.com and bestcrosswords.com.

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Remember, you can always do  more of William Gee's crossword puzzles at

http://bestcrosswords.com where a new and different posting, not featured here,

is available every 10 to 12 days, on average, as a guest constructor.

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William Gee's latest post to the BestCrosswords site is dated 02/24/14.

Check it out!