Just as it was in July 2017, the letter string Q-U-E appears in eight familiar phrases, but the first part of the clue suggests that the Q-U-E isn’t there, creating a wacky phrase. The parenthetical second part then lets you in on to the “surprise” about the original phrase if you add Q-U-E back in.

Answer help for Full Steam Ahead, featuring one of today's clues: Juicy gossip, from USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle creators.

MONDAY PUZZLE — If you don’t see a revealer in a themed crossword puzzle, it’s because the theme can be identified and appreciated without one. Either that, or there has been a grievous rip in the space-time continuum.

A color-coated crossword. Seven familiar phrases feature canonically yellow things or characters in the outer letters. 23A: [Perfect state for collectors] is MINT CONDITION, with an animated Pixar MINION on the edges. 32A: [Camper’s tool for starting a fire] is BUTANE LIGHTER, with BUTTER on the edges.

Answer help for Full Steam Ahead, featuring one of today's clues: Any of four in Monopoly, from USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle creators.

Answer help for Making Ends Meet, featuring one of today's clues: Vocalize, from USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle creators.

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Answer help for Home Sweet Home, featuring one of today's clues: Do a crossword, perhaps, from USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle creators.

In case you've faced some hurdles solving the clue, Roti flour, we've got the answer for you. Crossword puzzles offer a fantastic opportunity to engage your mind, enjoy leisure time, and test your knowledge simultaneously.