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.

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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.

There are spoilers ahead. You might want to solve today's puzzle before reading further! Independence Day: Resurgence Constructor: Kate Chin Park Editor: Amanda Rafkin Start the day smarter. Get ...

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.

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 ...