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This Happened — The Daily News Quiz

Filling in the Blanks

Each quiz is a real news story with key words removed. Read the story and type the missing words into the blanks. Spelling doesn't have to be perfect — close counts.

Scoring

You earn 5 points per correct answer. Get everything right and you'll earn a time bonus — the faster you finish, the more points you get.

Streaks & Leaderboard

Play every weekday to build your streak. After submitting, see how you rank against other players on the daily and weekly leaderboard.

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A new quiz drops every weekday. Play anytime between 1 pm and midnight — then it's gone. Miss it? Check the archive for past quizzes.

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The Daily News Quiz

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Wrap each answer in [square brackets]. Aim for exactly 5 blanks. Separate paragraphs with a blank line.

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