Monthly Archives: December 2010

Friday, 12/24/10

Posted on December 23, 2010 by Amy Reynaldo

NYT 5:22 LAT 4:14 CS untimed WSJ 9:45 Jim Horne shines a spotlight on his favorite NYT crossword of 2010, along with assorted puzzle achievements. We here at Diary of a Crossword Fiend will be sharing our favorites as well … Continue reading →

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The Commemorative Fact-Finder (CTS, Pt. 7)

Posted on December 23, 2010 by Amy Reynaldo

The fact-finders sneer at the anything-goes. In fact, they don’t have patience with a lot of other crossword forms. They’re not into dazzling wordplay. “More like frazzling nerd play,” harrumphs the Marian, and if it sees you chuckling at that, … Continue reading →

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Thursday, 12/23/10

Posted on December 22, 2010 by Amy Reynaldo

NYT 4:28 LAT 4:48 (Jeffrey) Tausig 10:48 (Jeffrey) CS untimed BEQ 3:55

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Wednesday, 12/22/10

Posted on December 21, 2010 by Amy Reynaldo

Onion 4:12 NYT 3:54 LAT 3:39 CS untimed

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MGWCC #133

Posted on December 21, 2010 by joon

crossword 6:52 (paper) puzzle 0:13

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Tuesday, 12/21/10

Posted on December 20, 2010 by Amy Reynaldo

Jonesin’ 4:13 LAT 3:49 (Jeffrey) NYT 3:05 CS 4:48 (Evad)

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Monday, 12/20/10

Posted on December 19, 2010 by Amy Reynaldo

LAT 2:51 NYT 2:43 CS 5:53 (Evad) BEQ 6:24

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Sunday, 12/19/10

Posted on December 18, 2010 by Amy Reynaldo

NYT 13:30 Reagle 7:45 BG 14:04 (Sam) LAT 8:45 WaPo 4:03 CS 8:42 (Evad)

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The Anything-Goes Crossword (CTS, Pt. 6)

Posted on December 18, 2010 by Amy Reynaldo

What makes a niche become a genre? One artistic success in the niche is not enough. For every Black Sabbath, there’s at least one Weird Al Yankovic: a successful innovator who still fails to rally others behind his example. It’s … Continue reading →

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Saturday, 12/18/10

Posted on December 17, 2010 by Amy Reynaldo

NYT 7:47 Newsday 5:45 LAT 5:00 CS untimed WSJ Saturday Puzzle too long—Cox/Rathvon cryptic

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