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Title: Repeating words in theme entries
Post by: Mdash on August 23, 2020, 11:21:46 AM

Hi! New constructor here. I know repeating words are a no-go, but I’m wondering if there are ever exceptions in terms of theme entries. (Specifically, I have a wordplay-based theme where all the theme entries begin with “the.”) Any chance this would be acceptable?

Title: Re: Repeating words in theme entries
Post by: mmcbs on August 23, 2020, 11:30:08 AM

THE is considered one of those "small" words that can be repeated in the grid. If your theme entries are all real "things" (movie/song/book titles, familiar figures of speech, official names of something) it should not be a problem if they all start with THE.

Title: Re: Repeating words in theme entries
Post by: Mdash on August 23, 2020, 12:57:37 PM

Great! Thanks  :)