Nautical Yarns Mini

A 5×5 crossword puzzle.

Released Thursday, 13 August 2026

Herman Melville worked on a whaler and drew on the 1820 sinking of the whaleship Essex for the story of "Moby-Dick."

Rated 4.9 out of 5

Average solve time 1:37

Clues

  • 1a: Distinct period in time (3)
  • 4a: Ascend rapidly (4)
  • 6a: Chocolate substitute (5)

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