If you think you’re prepared for the breakdown of civilised society, check that you’ve packed some puzzle books
When you’re staring at a tricky corner of a grid, wondering which toxic mushroom has a name which anagrams to “iron cups”, you might wonder about the point of crosswords.
Happily, a “Baltimore prepper examiner”, one Daniel Vale, has compiled a handy manual titled Crossword Puzzles Provide Stealth Training For Prepper Family Members (“prepper” being an alternative name for survivalist).
An adequate vocabulary helps to effectively maintain critical oral and written communications with other family members during emergencies.
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A crossword puzzle book will take up very little space in a bug-out bag.
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