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Word Games: The New York Times Crossword Puzzle’s use of the term “illegal” causes uproar

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The New York Times Crossword Editor Will Shortz admits a clue in Thursday’s puzzle was a mistake. (Michael Sharp, Rex Parker)

By JUAN GASTELUM
Channel: Immigration

It’s not uncommon for crossword puzzles in The New York Times to have a theme. On Thursday last week, that theme — in a way that turned out to be both ironic and fitting — was ERROR.

At issue was a clue that caught many readers and close followers of the immigration debate by surprise. The clue, No. 54 Across, read: “One caught by border patrol.” The answer: ILLEGAL.

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    persoanlly believe “illegal” should...used period. It’s dehumanizing
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    cause an uproar!!
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