CROSSWORD

Undercover Classics

Ian Fleming’s "Casino Royale" introduced James Bond; Fleming drew on WWII naval intelligence and his own love of baccarat for Bond’s gambling scenes.

Grid
13 × 13 Maxi
Clues
66 9 themed
Average solve
17:36 846 solves
Rating
4.9 (21)
Published
26 Mar 2026 Fiction Thursday

Clues

  • 1a: Sharp intake of breath (4)
  • 5a: ___ Mickelson, golfing champion (4)
  • 9a: "___ You Lonesome Tonight?" Elvis Presley single (3)
  • 12a: Queen ___ International Airport, Jordan (4)
  • 13a: Contest (4)

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