CROSSWORD

Bringing In the New

Samoa and Kiribati are the first countries to welcome the New Year, while the inhabitants of Baker and Howland Islands are the last.

Grid
13 × 13 Maxi
Clues
66 10 themed
Average solve
13:19 836 solves
Rating
4.4 (24)
Published
31 Dec 2025 Wonder Wednesday

Clues

  • 1a: Furrow (3)
  • 4a: Number on the periodic table, abbr. (2,2)
  • 8a: ___-jumping; New Year's Eve tradition in Brazil (4)
  • 12a: Organ for hearing (3)
  • 13a: "___ ___ Silver Lining," song by Jeff Beck (2,2)

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