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The 209 Crossword

Monday, October 5, 2026 · the 209 history edition · California
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Across

  1. 3Home of Stanislaus State (7)
  2. 6Modesto native who directed 'American Graffiti' and 'Star Wars' (5)
  3. 8The 'Apricot Capital of the World' (9)
  4. 9Town that throws the Cheese & Wine festival (9)
  5. 12Gold Rush ferry town with the covered bridge; county seat 1862-71 (12)
  6. 15Fruit-packing town with the Fruit & Nut Festival (7)

Down

  1. 1Community famous for its big cheese visitor center (6)
  2. 2Modesto landmark reading 'Water Wealth Contentment Health' (4)
  3. 4Town named for the Roman goddess of agriculture (5)
  4. 5Town named for a railroad superintendent (6)
  5. 7The county's name, and one of its rivers' (10)
  6. 10Patterson's claim-to-fame crop (7)
  7. 11Clingstone crop that made Hughson's name (5)
  8. 13West-side town on Highway 33 (6)
  9. 14Modesto winery founded 1933; grew into the world's largest (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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