MERL REAGLE'S WEEKLY CROSSWORD PUZZLE

"Government Issue"

NOTE: NO. 1: If you´d like to see what Will Shortz and I look like as cartoon characters, tune in to " The Simpsons" next Sunday night, Nov. 16.

NOTE: NO. 2: Here´s one of my golden oldies. Seven squares in this puzzle must remain empty in order for a certain concept to become apparent.

                                                            Puzzle © 2008 by M. Reagle / www.SundayCrosswords.com 
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