Monthly Archives: August 2011

Thursday, 9/1/11

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Crossword contest created by Merl Reagle

Merl Reagle tipped off the Cruciverb-L mailing list to an upcoming solve-at-home crossword contest, the National Brain Game Challenge. Remember that Starbucks crossword contest several years ago? This is similar—as the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America contest rules explain, “Each puzzle contains … Continue reading

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Wednesday, 8/31/11

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MGWCC #169

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Tuesday, 8/30/11

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Monday, 8/29/11

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Sunday, 8/28/11

BG skipped this week (pannonica’s power is out) Two things: Brad Wilber’s posted another new themeless at his website. I haven’t solved it yet, but I’m so pleased that Brad writes two sets of clues: crunchy (my choice) and smooth. … Continue reading

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CTS #26: The Experimental Crossword, And The Future

Puzzles in general are thriving, and new types emerge almost more quickly than we can classify them. Sudoku have exploded in popularity since their introduction to Britain and America in 2004, and it’s inspired enough varieties to headline an essay … Continue reading

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Saturday, 8/27/11

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Friday, 8/26/11

CHE MIA

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