Explore daily insights on the USA TODAY crossword puzzle by Sally Hoelscher. Uncover expert takes and answers in our crossword blog.

The letters stand for jack, queen, king and ace, and the suit completes the hint. For example, the clue [K♣︎] at 27A is king of clubs. In this puzzle, these are golf clubs, and the king is TIGER WOODS, the golf champion. Similarly, the [Q♥︎] at 44A should be read as queen of hearts, also known as a MATCHMAKER.

Sadly, the Fourth of July has become a nightmare with all the irresponsible people using fireworks until late hours every day before, during, and after July 4. Shameful what has become of such a beautiful and important date of the history of our nation and apparently it is getting worse every year.

Explore daily insights on the USA TODAY crossword puzzle by . Uncover expert takes and answers in our crossword blog.

In addition to his 45 daily crossword appearances, Mr. Eaton-Salners has published 10 “variety puzzles” in The Times, with more to come, according to his constructor notes.