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Does a crossword solver exist?

Dictionary.com has a crossword solver, and either the clue or answer can be used in the search. For the answer portion, the user inputs the known letters and substitutes a question mark for the unknown letters. Crosswordsolver.org lets the user input established letters into boxes while leaving the unknown squares blank. Oneacross.com uses a combination of dictionary searches and clue analysis for reliable search results.

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What are some different types of collectible glassware?

For the beginning glassware collector, it's important to decide on a budget and a specific type of glassware to collect. Many glassware collectors enjoy having a collection of pieces they can actually use in the kitchen. If this is the case, a material like milk glass or carnival glass is a good place to start. Carnival glass is named for the fact that much of it was given away as prizes at carnivals and similar settings. It's known for the iridescent sheen on the glass, and comes in a variety of colors, styles from several different makers. Because it was mass produced, it's fa..

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What are some different versions of the PS3 console?

Sony Computer Entertainment released the first generation of PlayStation consoles in 2013 in North America at manufacturer-suggested retail prices of $499 for a 20-gigabyte hard drive and $599 for a 60-gigabyte hard drive. The 60-gigabyte model was the only one to feature a high-definition multimedia interface port. The second generation kept the casing of the 60-gigabyte model and had larger hard drives with a lower suggested price of the console; the 80-gigabyte model retailed for $399, and the 160-gigabyte model retailed for $499.\nThe Slim model featured a full hardware redesign, with a sl..

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What is the Borealis in "Half-Life"?

It is rumored that the Borealis contained a very powerful secret related to portals and teleportation on a scale much larger than a hand-held device. During "Half-Life," the Combine showed a particular interest in finding out its secrets. It is theorized that by using the teleportation power of the Borealis, the Combine could form a large portal back to the Combine Overworld and subsequently flood planet Earth with its armies. The original dry dock is a hidden secret in the game Portal 2.

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When did "Pokemon" come out?

Outside Japan, Red and Blue were the first two Pokémon games released simultaneously on different dates in different regions throughout 1998 and 1999. The first episode of the cartoon aired in the United States on Sept. 8, 1998. Pokémon Green was never released outside Japan. Pokémon Blue was the second major release for the franchise there. The first episode of the cartoon was aired in late 1998 in Australia and in late 1999 in the United Kingdom.

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What are some of the best locations in Las Vegas for slots?

Manufacturers program slot machines to distribute less money than they receive. Slot machines tend to be the most profitable games for casinos. To play, the gambler inserts money and either presses a button or pulls on a lever to spin the slots. If the slots stop spinning on a winning picture combination, the gambler wins. The amount won varies depending on the bet and the picture combination.\nEvery spin on a slot machine is completely random, so there is no way for a gambler to improve his odds on a machine. However, a gambler saves money by choosing machines with lower betting denominations..

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What are some fun virtual world pet games?

Neopets features a virtual world called Neopia with multiple countries for the player to explore, including Faerieland, Shenkuu and Meridell. Each country has its own associated pet species, item collections and flash games.\n\nPsyPets has a smaller virtual world, where all pets live in their respective owners' houses. Pet owners build up their houses using add-ons such as towers, kitchens, greenhouses and moats. The owner provides the pets with resources and food, and the pets use these resources to build crafts or battle monsters.\n\nFinally, Webkinz is a massive virtual world that conn..

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What Sonic games are available online?

A side scrolling adventure game, "Ultimate Flash Sonic" is a remake of the Sega game "Sonic the Hedgehog 2" in flash. Sonic, Tails, Knuckles, or Cream must navigate through each level as fast as possible while picking up the classic gold rings.\n"Sonic Smash Brothers" pits characters from the Sonic game world against one another in a free-for-all battle. Each character uses attacks and falling items to knock the other fighters off of the stage, each fall costing the fighter one life. When a character has no more lives he loses, the last one on the stage wins.\n"Sonic Racing Zone" is a side scr..

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What is the United States Trotting Association?

The USTA also maintains the rules that tracks usually follow, although each state has its own rules. The association records rule violations and works with regulators who investigate breeders, owners and trainers. The USTA additionally lobbies elected officials, promotes the sport and finances research on equine diseases. USTA members work with the association to find new placements for retired racehorses.

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What are some good art games for girls?

An easy and fun project for girls of all ages is to make their own doll-shoe soap. To do this, collect random shoes from different dolls that may no longer have matches. Use empty soap dispensers and put the little shoes in the bottle. Be sure not to fill the bottle completely up with shoes as the shoes need room to move around.\nFill the bottle with your favorite hand soap. Clear soaps usually work best. Once the bottle is filled, simply put the cap back on and decorate with a ribbon. Girls can easily personalize the outside of the bottle with markers and paint.\nAnother fun and inexpensive a..

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