The Plot Thickens Mini

A 5×5 crossword puzzle.

Released Thursday, 20 August 2026

Edgar Allan Poe's 1841 "The Murders in the Rue Morgue" is often called the first modern detective story.

Rated 4.7 out of 5

Average solve time 1:45

Clues

  • 1a: "The Murders in the ___ Morgue," novel by Edgar Allan Poe (3)
  • 4a: "___ ___ Three Ships,” Christmas carol (1,3)
  • 6a: Worthiness (5)

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