Category Archives: Events

Actor Bryan Cranston admits to cheating on crossword puzzles to impress Ben Affleck, on the Argo set– and, at least until the linked article was published, he seems to have gotten away with it. Affleck claims to be a Friday-level … Continue reading →

Your best read this week is probably The Guardian‘s now-completed list of the best crossword fiction. Most of the list is sure to be controversial, but the British paper has a refreshing perspective and thorough research. And the #1 pick … Continue reading →

UPDATED: Leo Traynor may be joining Mary Horowitz and Victor Orville on the very short list of “notorious fictional crossword constructors.”

Top Story: Puzzazz launched its new app this week for iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch. I happen to be one of the authors represented with Crossworlds: Science Fiction Comics, and am proud to be part of a forward-looking collection with … Continue reading →

Here’s a record that nobody wants to beat: Tim Croce’s first crossword submission, made as a high school senior, was accepted for publication recently after a staggering 11 years in the New York Times slush pile. (And no, it hasn’t … Continue reading →

2 Across, a 2004 romantic comedy featuring two mismatched crossword solvers on a train ride home, has reached San Diego Broadway to upbeat reviews. If you’re curious, copies of the script are available for $8.95. This weekend’s BACFill tournament gave … Continue reading →

Perception, the TNT series about a schizophrenic detective, has been developing promotional crosswords for its episodes and just gave out a puzzle book as a promotion. The show has had middling to mildly favorable reviews as an example of the … Continue reading →

As mentioned previously, it’s Will Shortz’s 60th birthday today, and what a well-lived life it’s been!

Last week, the only event that attracted my notice was Will Shortz’s unusual announcement to the New York Times submitters of yesterday, today and tomorrow. But this week, a few more items crossed the desk… Vic Fleming tallied up a … Continue reading →

Will Shortz sent an unusual and notable bit of correspondence yesterday, re-posted here from the cruciverb-l mailing list, unabridged and with permission. Useful advice for constructors, interesting insights for fans.