Show crosswords

Opens the Crossword section of the News app.

Extra Details

Link to Run Shortcut

shortcuts://run-shortcut?name=Show%20crosswords

Link to Open Shortcut

shortcuts://open-shortcut?name=Show%20crosswords

AppleScript code

tell application “Shortcuts Events” run shortcut “Show crosswords” end tell

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