"Mark My Words" December 15, 2023

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"Mark My Words" December 15, 2023

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This week's contest is called MARK MY WORDS | By Matt Gaffney

The answer to this week’s contest crossword is something you can write without using letters.


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Guinness me
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Right after you!

Hope we're all having a great December so far!

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Dang it....On the beach, in dire need of a Guiness
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Done and done
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:tropical_drink: :desert_island: Ashore.
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On shore! Bombay Sapphire G&T please!
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Ashore, quick and fun this week!
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On shore!
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Ashore!
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Ashore!
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On Naboo. If only you could see behind my mask...
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On shore! Have a great weekend, all.
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On shore!
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Right up my alley! On shore.
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Safely ashore... Guinness me please.
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On shore!
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Shored up.
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On shore!
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Ashore! Just made it onto page one! The cabana boy spent the day stringing lights on the tiki bar. It looks great! Happy winter holidays!
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