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Hanukkah crossword puzzle featuring the menorah, Hasmoneans, and fried foods tradition.
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Hanukkah Crossword Puzzle

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A 78-clue crossword with Hanukkah history and traditions woven throughout the puzzle. Key theme answers include the Hasmoneans (leaders of the revolt), Dedication (the English translation of Hanukkah), fried foods (representing the oil miracle), and the menorah as a candelabra. Mix of general-knowledge trivia and holiday-specific clues; for leisure puzzlers and word-puzzle enthusiasts.

Subject:
Holidays & Seasonal
Topic:
Hanukkah
Grade Level:
All-Ages
Updated November 2025

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