Usually, crossword puzzle clues are correct when it comes to spelling and grammar. In fact, I often recommend them as good practice for workshop participants who want to improve their writing skills.
Unfortunately, today's USA Today crossword puzzle has a glaring spelling error in the #11 Down clue.
Remember that old elementary school rhyme, "I before E except after C"?
Most of the time, it is a good rule of thumb.
Kevin Donovan forgot the rule and forgot to check spell checker before he wrote "Student acheiver" for the #11 Down clue. Then Timothy Parker forgot to correct it when he edited the puzzle.
The clue should read: "Student achiever." In case you check out the puzzle on page 7D in the Life section of USA Today, the answer is "letterman."
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