The centerpiece of the annual Puzzle Mania print section requires a big helping of teamwork, with a side order of patience.

I was still scratching my head a little — even the title of the puzzle, “Drive Around the Block,” gave me nothing. Then I got ...

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12D. [The so-called “heart of the scorpion” in the night sky] is ANTARES, a red supergiant star that is far larger and brighter than our constellation’s sun. Because of its size, its demise is nigh — ...

12A. Note the capital D in [Bunch of Daisies], which turns the flower name into a proper noun. The Daisies are the youngest TROOP of Girl Scouts. They are usually in kindergarten or first grade.

So the title of this puzzle, “Shape Up or Ship Out,” is a massive hint. People who solve without knowing it will surely have ...

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