The Scrabble Board was laid out on the table.  My sister, brother, and I arranged our tiles and began to play. After a few rounds, just as I was going to place the word ...

Wednesday's highs will vary and range from the upper 50s to the lower 70s.

Highs Monday will range from the low 80s to the low 90s.

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