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Crossword: Grin and Bear It #02

A bear feasts out of a bird feeder. Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife photo
May 23, 2025

This week’s theme: some ursine names/titles (4 * entries).
Previous crosswords in the Grin and Bear It series: #01

Solve in Browser: an interactive crossword appears below (see File: Help for how to use).
A larger screen can provide a better solving experience compared to a phone or mini tablet.
For a larger view, or if the crossword is not visible, open crossword in a new window.

Print: download .pdf files: puzzle, solution.
Paper copies may be available at Jackson County Library branches.

About: general Q&A about crosswords in Ashland.news.
Next Friday’s Crossword: Listen Up #02
All Crosswords: Ashland.news > Culture > Crossword.
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Explanations of selected entries, theme, clues, etc.: (spoilers)

17A. KUNG FU PANDA
27A. WINNIE THE POOH
43A. The CLAN OF THE CAVE Bear
57A. TEDDY RUXPIN

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