ZW EFRJYE NKDV….. (Please refer to your newspaper for complete puzzle.)
TODAY’S CLUE: D = O

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.