Crossed words: Can you solve this local word game?

Flex your knowledge on Louisville history, businesses + restaurants.

Digital image has a purple background with white squares resembling a crossword puzzle with the words "crossed words."

Can you guess the answer to our local word game?

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Alright Louisvillians, time to put on those thinking caps. We’re launching a local word game to see how well you know Derby City.

We’ll give you a hint + it’s up to you to guess the mystery word related to our city’s history, neighborhoods, restaurants, or businesses.

Once you think you know the answer, tap the link below to type in your answer and hit the arrow key to submit. We’ll share a story about the answer + the readers who got it right in an upcoming newsletter.

Hint: Two words, a circa-1792 Georgian mansion still operating today

PLAY CROSSED WORDS

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