Crossword: Somos Hermanas

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June 28, 2024

This week’s theme: a celebration of long-time civic and personal connections.

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“Somos Hermanas” = “We Are Sisters”
17A. ASHLAND, OR: Wiki, (Ashland)
27A. SISTER CITIES: Wiki; (Ashland); Sviatohirsk, UA
45A. GUANAJUATO, MX: Wiki (city)
59A. AMIGO CLUB

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