Season 1, Puzzle 8: "Maternal Leave"

Raising a brood of ducklings ain't easy. Sometimes we all need a moment to sit back and relax with a book, a game, or, well, a crossword. Whether you are a mother, have a mother, or at least know of someone who does, this one's for you.


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Maternal Leave

The meta answer is a song by the Supremes.

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  1. dsbenedMay 18, 2025 at 3:06 PM

    I can't figure out 40A: Mathematician who was a fry cook" and the answer is Leonhard Euler.
    Is that supposed to rhyme with "oiler"?

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