Take, for example, the entry at 2D. I won’t spoil it, but when my brain reads a clue like [Predator in a pod], it instantly comes to the conclusion that somewhere out there exists a group of highly aggressive peas. That’s not the answer, of course — most vegetables are pacifists — but it adds to the enjoyment of solving.

Now, let's delve into solving the Sculling blade crossword clue, featured as 2 Down in the USA Today Crossword on November 3, 2025. This crossword clue page was generated automatically using information from puzzles.usatoday.com. You can send feedback to Sally Hoelscher at [email protected].