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Why Crossword Puzzle Clues and Answers Have to Agree With Each Other

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You need to pay attention to grammar basics on the grid, like verb and tense agreement, to not get stumped by a clue. And as usual, puzzle creators use this to trick you sometimes!

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Rebecca Tulis

A fundamental crossword rule is that a clue and its answer must "agree." Agree how? If it's a verb, it has to agree with its clue in tense.

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