Crossword: Grin and Bear It #03

September 26, 2025

This week’s theme: pairs of bear names — in honor of Fat Bear Week.
Solve it in your browser or download and print. Next Friday’s Crossword: Cascadia Commotion #03

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Series Crosswords : Grin and Bear It #01, #02
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Explanations of selected entries, theme, clues, etc.: (spoilers)

17A-1. BOO BOO
17A-2. YOGI
34A-1. BALOO
34A-2. GUMMY
39A-1. BRER
39A-2. FOZZIE
56A-1. CARE
56A-2. SMOKEY

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