Erik's puzzles often make me think, and I appreciate how he highlighted some INDEPENDENCE DAY ideas that may not always be associated with this holiday. Thank you, Erik, for this timely puzzle.

Erik's puzzles often make me think, and I appreciate how he highlighted some INDEPENDENCE DAY ideas that may not always be associated with this holiday. Thank you, Erik, for this timely puzzle.

The Fourth of July is celebrated as Independence Day in the United States of America every year and marks the American independence from British rule in 1776. Back in the 18th century, America was ...

Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. Independence Day isn’t about one president July 4 isn’t about Trump. It’s not about any one president, policy or party.

The title of today's puzzle cleverly uses the sequel's title to indicate that, like yesterday's puzzle, the theme of today's puzzle is "Independence Day" – it's a sequel of a sort.