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Crossword Acrostic
Acrostic Puzzle · Puzzle No. 44 · ThePuzzleSolver.net
Easy
Each answer starts with the bold letter shown. Read the first letters top to bottom to spell out a secret word.

Answer each clue. The first letter of each answer spells a hidden word.

CA white fluffy shape in the sky 
RA long flowing body of water 
OUsed for baking and roasting 
SA bright light seen in the night sky 
SA woolly farm animal 
WThe largest animal on Earth 
OA nocturnal bird that hoots 
RA common red flower with thorns 
DA musical instrument you hit 

Hidden word: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ (9 letters)

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Solution
Spells: CROSSWORD
C — CLOUD
R — RIVER
O — OVEN
S — STAR
S — SHEEP
W — WHALE
O — OWL
R — ROSE
D — DRUM

How to Solve This Acrostic

This acrostic pairs 9 clued answers with a hidden bonus word spelled down the first letters. Work it like this:

The hidden word ties every clue together, so partial progress on the clues is often enough to solve it outright.

About This Puzzle

Crossword Acrostic is an acrostic puzzle with 9 clues, each contributing one letter to a hidden bonus word. A fun hybrid for solvers who like a little extra payoff beyond the individual answers.

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