Cryptoquip Answer for 01/31/2026

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TODAY’S CLUE: D = O

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ANSWER: IF TALENT SHOW CREATOR COWELL OPENED A FOOTWEAR SHOP, HE COULD NAME IT “SIMON AND SHOE-STORE.”

SIMON & SCHUSTER

Simon & Schuster is one of the most influential publishing houses in the United States, known for shaping modern literature, journalism, and nonfiction for more than a century.

FOUNDING

The company was founded in 1924 by Richard L. Simon and M. Lincoln Schuster, beginning with crossword puzzle books before expanding into full-scale publishing.

WHAT THEY PUBLISH

Simon & Schuster publishes fiction, nonfiction, memoirs, political works, biographies, and children’s books across a wide range of imprints.

CULTURAL IMPACT

The publisher has played a major role in shaping public conversation through bestselling authors, investigative journalism, and influential nonfiction titles.

MODERN ERA

Today, Simon & Schuster continues to evolve within a changing publishing landscape while maintaining its reputation for high-profile authors and major releases.

WHY IT MATTERS

Few publishers have had as lasting an influence on American reading habits, public discourse, and literary culture as Simon & Schuster.

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