Monthly Archives: January 2011

Saturday, 1/8/11

Posted on January 7, 2011 by Amy Reynaldo

New feature we’re trying out at Diary of a Crossword Fiend: star ratings! Let the world know how you feel about each crossword. We’re counting on everyone to be decent and just rate each puzzle once rather than stacking the … Continue reading →

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Looking for an ACPT roommate or a ride share?

Posted on January 7, 2011 by Amy Reynaldo

Visit the ACPT Rooms & Rides forum to post your request or see if anyone else has posted one you want to reply to. Mind you, there’s nothing for this year posted yet, but hey! That could change. Hope it’s … Continue reading →

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Friday, 1/7/11

Posted on January 6, 2011 by Amy Reynaldo

NYT 5:16 LAT 4:51 CHE 4:37 CS untimed WSJ 7:19

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It’s ACPT season again!

Posted on January 6, 2011 by Amy Reynaldo

Registration is now open for the American Crossword Puzzle Tournament. Here are some links and facts: The weekend’s program. The Friday night games feature a cryptic crossword tournament this year. A la carte pricing: Friday night games and wine/beer/cheese reception … Continue reading →

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Thursday, 1/6/11

Posted on January 5, 2011 by Amy Reynaldo

NYT 4:04 LAT 5:57 (Jeffrey) CS untimed Tausig untimed BEQ 5:58

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Wednesday, 1/5/11

Posted on January 4, 2011 by Amy Reynaldo

NYT 3:37 LAT 3:10 Onion 5:47 CS untimed

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Get your 2011 Patrick Merrell cartoon calendar

Posted on January 4, 2011 by Amy Reynaldo

Each year, crossword constructor and illustrator Pat Merrell adorns a calendar with his cute little mice and—a more recent addition—their friends, the crossword squares Ashen and Noir. Click over to Pat’s blog and print out the PDF size of your … Continue reading →

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MGWCC #135

Posted on January 4, 2011 by joon

crossword 6:44 (paper, 1 error) puzzle DNF12 hours or so

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Tuesday, 1/4/11

Posted on January 3, 2011 by Amy Reynaldo

NYT 2:54 Jonesin’ 5:41 LAT 3:33 (Jeffrey) CS 4:30 (Evad)

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Monday, 1/3/11

Posted on January 2, 2011 by Amy Reynaldo

NYT 2:55 LAT 2:52 CS 4:51 (Evad) BEQ 4:57 P.S. Deb Amlen has commandeered the Wordplay blog, effective immediately. She’s funny. I like her.

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