College, city have new claim to fame
May 1, 2008

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The word "LaGrange" was an answer in the New York Times crossword puzzle, one of the most-worked puzzles in the country.

The clue for 39-down was: Georgia City or College. The eight-letter answer? LaGrange.

LaGrange College President Stuart Gulley said: "It is unexpected but welcome news that the world¹s most recognized newspaper included LaGrange and LaGrange College in its famed brainteaser for word lovers. We¹re grateful that the Times not only boosted readers' vocabulary but also the visibility of LaGrange."

Kaye Minchew, director of Troup County Archives, was alerted to the recognition by a donor in Savannah. Now we need to get a question on Jeopardy, she said.

Mayor Jeff Lukken, informed that the city had become a crossword clue, quipped, "For better or worse, people are recognizing that LaGrange is now the center of the universe."

Story courtesy of the LaGrange Daily News.

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