This week’s theme: phrases hiding a Ashland Fire & Rescue volunteer org. (it’s not a breath mint)
— apropos to recent Fire Preparedness puzzle; upcoming Basic Training: Sep. 26-27 & Oct. 3-4, 2025
Solve in Browser: an interactive puzzle 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 puzzle is not visible,
open puzzle 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: CrosspOLLInation 2025 Fall #03
All Crosswords: Ashland.news > Culture > Crossword.
Contact: [email protected]
Explanations of selected entries, theme, clues, etc.: (spoilers)
CERT = Community Emergency Response Team):
AshlandCERT.org; Basic Training
FEMA.gov; Wikipedia
17A. CHANGE IS CERTAIN
22A. CERTIFICATION
36A. CONCERTED EFFORT
44A. ASCERTAINMENT
51A. BE NICER TO OTHERS
