November 2026 Problem of the Month

Can you construct a 3 x 3 crossword with no black squares that meets all the following conditions?

1. All nine letters in the crossword must be different.

2. The letter O may not be used.

3. No proper names, plurals, acronyms, abbreviations, or unusual words may be used.

This may be harder than you expect, but it can be done and there may be more than one answer.



So, you are looking for six three-letter words that fit in the crossword above.