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Test Your Wits with The Urbanist Crossword for September 21

Douglas Trumm - September 21, 2025

Every two weeks, we'll quiz your Urbanist news retention with our crossword. (William Holland)

Welcome to 12th installment of The Urbanist’s new crossword series! If you love to take a contemplative moment with a brain-teasing puzzle, but you’re tired of nationally syndicated crosswords with no local flair or stance on high-capacity transit, you’re right where you need to be.

Every two weeks, a new handcrafted grid will feature clues related to the current news and discussion in The Urbanist. Stuck on a tricky clue? It might help to check out some recently published articles.

Dive into the puzzle below.

Test Your Wits with The Urbanist Crossword Puzzle for July 27 » The Urbanist
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