Whyville Times readers!

Welcome to the Whyville Times Crossword Puzzle! To solve the puzzle, you'll need to read the Times -- you'll find most of the answers buried in the articles written by your fellow citizens. The more you read, the easier the puzzle will be.

Once you've filled in every Up and every Down, the "Submit" button should highlight on your screen. Hit submit and you're home free!

The first ten people to solve and submit the crossword will receive at least 100 clams. Everyone else who correctly answers the puzzle will get a 30 clam bonus!!!

Okay, enough talk... time to crossword!

#whytimes_xword( 295 15 13 "15|13|11|******.**.*.****.****.**.*.****.............**.****.**.*.****.*.**.**.*.***.......**.*.****.*.*****.*.****.*.*.......****.*.*****.*.****.*******.*.***......**.......*.**************.*************|a5|5 PETA is against this.|a7|7 Holiday50 encourages Newbie Helpers to be this.|a8|8 Ushersg helps these|a9|9 A hard part about running for Senator|a10|10 Accessories to spice up your outfit|d1|1 Always wear this while riding a bike.|d2|2 One of MysticP's test subjects.|d3|3 AFI stands for this.|d4|4 An intergalactic slug.|d6|6 A chicken candidate" )