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Crossword 279: Language Acquisition

Helen Allingham, Lessons
Helen Allingham, Lessons

As I’ve said before, like all the best crossword constructors these days, I see my task as primarily one of social reform and human betterment.  And so, more than two years ago, in April 2020, I turned my attention to international affairs, with the purpose of promoting world peace (see Crossword 180).  But then I let the better part of a year go by without any further world-peace-promotion efforts, and in February 2022, Russia invaded Ukraine.  I ask myself now—why didn’t I do more?  Am I not partly to blame?  So today I’m doubling down with a two-part crossword (replacing the multi-part series of years past) promoting the cause of international communication.  I just hope I’m not too late!

Download this fortnight’s crosswords:

279a-Language-Acquisition, Part 1.puz

279a-Language-Acquisition, Part 1.pdf

279a-Language-Acquisition, Part 2.puz

279a-Language-Acquisition, Part 2.pdf

Solve this fortnight’s crosswords online:

279b Language Acquisition, Part 1

279b Language Acquisition, Part 2