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The Circus

This crossword explores the acts, performers, and traditions found under the big top.

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Grid
13 × 13 Maxi
Clues
62 8 themed
Average solve
11:43 184 solves
Rating
4.8 (4)
Published
13 Sep 2020 Super Sunday

The grid

Across

  • 1 Descriptive word, abbr. (3)
  • 4 Iron ___; traditional circus act (3) · THEME
  • 7 Ogden ___, poet who wrote "The Cow" (4)

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Down

  • 1 Chicken ___ ___ king; meal (1,2)
  • 2 Bear's home (3)
  • 3 Circus skill (8) · THEME

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Did you know?

The modern circus was invented in 1768 by Philip Astley who was a trick horse-rider.

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