Whyville Times readers!

Welcome to the Whyville Times Crossword Puzzle! To solve the puzzle, you'll need to read the Times -- you'll find most of the answers buried in the articles written by your fellow citizens. The more you read, the easier the puzzle will be.

Once you've filled in every Up and every Down, the "Submit" button should highlight on your screen. Hit submit and you're home free!

The first ten people to solve and submit the crossword will receive at least 100 clams. Everyone else who correctly answers the puzzle will get a 30 clam bonus!!!

Okay, enough talk... time to crossword!

#whytimes_xword( 281 14 11 "14|11|8|***.......**********.*************.********.****.********.****.*.******.**.....******.****.*.******.**...*.******.**.*.*.*****..............*.****.*.*****|a1|1 A popular game where you can simulate life.|a5|5 A food Mitsuy can prepare.|a6|6 The closest star to Earth.|a7|7 A green symbol of good luck.|d2|2 A popular museum in Washington D.C.|d3|3 The type of dance featured in the new film 'Take the Lead'|d4|4 When two married people agree to end the marriage.|d6|6 Ben Stiller was a cast member of this show." )