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26A. A note from the Department of Overthinking Things: The clue [Staff notes] has nothing to do with musical notes on a staff. It refers to MEMOS, or notes taken by a company’s staff members.

9A clue: "Keep it down!" First published on July 5, 2025 at 7:54 p.m. PT.