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The 209 Crossword

Monday, November 2, 2026 · the 209 history edition · California
Pick a square — the clue you’re answering shows here.
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Across

  1. 2Orchard nut that pays a lot of county bills (6)
  2. 5County seat -- its Spanish name honors the rail man too 'modest' to take it (7)
  3. 8The 'Apricot Capital of the World' (9)
  4. 10Gold Rush ferry town with the covered bridge; county seat 1862-71 (12)
  5. 12Town named for a railroad superintendent (6)
  6. 13Town whose name is Spanish for 'stepping stone' (7)
  7. 14National park up Highway 120 -- the county's backyard (8)

Down

  1. 1Oakdale's signature April weekend (5)
  2. 3Modesto native who directed 'American Graffiti' and 'Star Wars' (5)
  3. 4Turlock-area farm industry, in a word (5)
  4. 5New ___ reservoir, over the old gold town (7)
  5. 6The county's name, and one of its rivers' (10)
  6. 7Town that throws the Cheese & Wine festival (9)
  7. 9Town named for the Roman goddess of agriculture (5)
  8. 11Modesto landmark reading 'Water Wealth Contentment Health' (4)

Every answer is the 209 history or geography. Wrong letters turn red on Check grid — tap a square twice to switch across/down. New grid at midnight; “deal another” sets a second board off today’s shoe.

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