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CoinDesk Holiday Crossword
To celebrate the end of a tumultuous year, we present a special edition crossword inspired by recent events. How much can you fill in?
By CoinDesk
Updated Sep 28, 2023, 2:27 p.m. Published Dec 13, 2022, 6:07 p.m.
This crossword, part of CoinDesk's Crypto 2023 series, was created by Myles Mellor, a professional puzzle maker. Please send completed crosswords to [email protected]. We'll release the results on Thursday, Dec. 15, 48 hours after publication.
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