S20E06 · SCENE 8/22 · 07:04
Lisa tells Marge about crosswords

Lisa tells Marge she is a cruciverbalist, and Grampa shows his old puzzle.

07:04→07:53
in the episode · 0m 49s · S20E06

What happens

07:04–07:53

Lisa tells Marge she is a cruciverbalist, a crossword puzzle fan. Marge misunderstands it as a religion. Grampa joins in, showing his old Springfield Shopper puzzle. Lisa explains the New York Times puzzle is the real test of skill.

WhereSimpson kitchen
DriverLisa Simpson
Positionact1 · setup
ThreadLisa's crossword talent

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07:23

Back then, we called them alphabet hotels 'cause every letter gets its own little room.

07:42

'Will' and 'Shorts,' two things I'm no longer allowed to change by myself.

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Beats

07:09Marge thinks cruciverbalist is a religion
07:35Grampa shows his old puzzle

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07:04–07:53
A · Homer's breakup business
B · Lisa's crossword talent
C · Homer bets against Lisa

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