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The 209 Crossword

Wednesday, October 21, 2026 · the 209 history edition · California
Pick a square — the clue you’re answering shows here.
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Across

  1. 1Modesto winery founded 1933; grew into the world's largest (5)
  2. 6The 'Apricot Capital of the World' (9)
  3. 7Town whose name is Spanish for 'stepping stone' (7)
  4. 9Gold Rush ferry town with the covered bridge; county seat 1862-71 (12)
  5. 10Town that throws the Cheese & Wine festival (9)
  6. 12Town named for the Roman goddess of agriculture (5)
  7. 13First word of the Modesto arch motto (5)
  8. 14Big Tuolumne reservoir east of town (3,5) (8)

Down

  1. 2Modesto native who directed 'American Graffiti' and 'Star Wars' (5)
  2. 3Town named for a railroad superintendent (6)
  3. 4The county's name, and one of its rivers' (10)
  4. 5Modesto landmark reading 'Water Wealth Contentment Health' (4)
  5. 8Modesto's cruising festival each June, ___ Summer (8)
  6. 10Oakdale's signature April weekend (5)
  7. 11Turlock-area farm industry, in a word (5)

Every answer is the 209 history or geography. Wrong letters turn red on Check grid — tap a square twice to switch across/down. New grid at midnight; “deal another” sets a second board off today’s shoe.

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