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Slate Crossword: Word Hidden Backward in “Portrait” (Three Letters)

Ready for some wordplay? Sharpen your skills with Slate’s puzzle for Oct. 5, 2025.

When I Started Dancing in My 60s, I Wasn’t Prepared for What It Would Do to Me

I don’t get discouraged. This is what it takes.

Saudi Arabia Gets into EA’s Games

The gaming market is slowing—so why buy one of the legacy studios?

In a Dark Theater Showing The Official Release Party of a Showgirl, I Had Some Unfortunate Revelations

In a dark, muted theater, the issues were clear.

I Caught My Wife Draining Our Savings Account. What She Did With the Money Makes Me Sick.

I feel so humiliated.

My Teenage Crush Was Mystifying and All-Consuming. Decades Later, I Finally Understand Why.

He was the rare combination of an annoying teenage boy and kid whose understanding of life went far beyond his years. I was smitten.

Help! My Ex Was Brutal to Me in the Divorce. Now He Wants Me to Do What?!

I’m speechless.

My Husband Had an Ulterior Motive Behind Marrying Me—And I’m Just Now Finding Out About It

I don't want this!

Slate Mini Crossword for Oct. 4, 2025

Take a quick break with our daily 5x5 grid.

America’s No. 1 Movie Is Based on One of His Old Novels—and Now He’s Got a New One

America’s No. 1 movie was inspired by one of his decades-old novels—and now he’s got a new one.