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The most attractive and unique feature of crossword puzzle is that it is a game one can play alone. There are several kinds of crossword puzzles. One kind is the prize competition in which the ____(1)____ who finds the correct answer gets a big prize ____(2)____ the answers are very hard to find , since several ____(3)____ appear equally appropriate : bad, mad or sad, for ____(4)____ in the clue sentence, "people are seldom popular" Such ____(5)____ attract people who are fond of gambling, because by ____(6)____ a small entry fee, they can win big prizes. The ____(7)____ type of crossword puzzle is one in which ____(8)____ is only one possible answer to every clue. But ____(9)____ answer is elusive and calls for some detective work ____(10)____ our part. The clue gives only hints about the word . A ____(11)____ like' mate changes to flesh for food I ____(12)____ elude you till you realise that by changing the ____(13)____ of I mate' you getr ' meat ' your comprehension and your ____(14)____ knowledge are put to the test. The effort to ____(15)____ such crosswords is an intellectual exercise.