NYT 9:07 (Amy) 
(3.18 avg; 25 ratings)
LAT 6:04 (Andy) (3.21 avg; 12 ratings)
Hex/Hook untimed (pannonica) (no ratings)
CS 16:15 (Ade) (3.17 avg; 6 ratings)
(Reagle, original write-up from 18 Oct 2009)
NYT 10:51 (Amy) 
(3.63 avg; 39 ratings)
LAT 7:52 (Derek) (2.97 avg; 16 ratings)
CS 8:43 (Ade) (3.30 avg; 5 ratings)
Newsday 22:42 (Derek) 
(3.88 avg; 4 ratings)
WSJ untimed (pannonica) (3.40 avg; 5 ratings)
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NYT 5:45 (Amy) (3.89 avg; 33 ratings)
LAT 4:33 (Gareth) (3.11 avg; 9 ratings)
CS 7:16 (Ade) 
(2.75 avg; 6 ratings)
CHE untimed (pannonica) (3.65 avg; 10 ratings)
BuzzFeed 14:12 (Jim) (3.27 avg; 11 ratings)
Kameron Austin Collins premiered his biweekly crossword series Thursday. Not too late to get in on this! The debut puzzle’s a 60-worder that took me something like 8:28 (longer than a typical Saturday NYT), with excellent fill. And it’s free! Receive his puzzles via email on the 1st and 15th of the month by signing up here.
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Message from American Values Club crossword editor Ben Tausig:
Hello,
The American Values Club, the largest by-subscription weekly crossword in the world, seeks to add one new constructor to its regular rotation. We warmly invite applications from everyone (details below).
In the interest of equal representation and also of producing a more welcoming vibe in the universe of publishing/intellectual life, we strongly encourage submissions from women and/or people of color. Though all applicants will be seriously considered, these will be given priority consideration. Applicants may be crossword veterans or totally new to the biz, young or old. The AVCX proudly uses a unique payment structure that gives constructors a percentage of profits; as we succeed, constructors are financially rewarded. As a result we now average over $300 per puzzle, the most of any outlet.
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NYT 10:23 (Amy) (3.45 avg; 48 ratings)
Fireball ~15 minutes (Jenni) 
(2.12 avg; 17 ratings)
LAT 4:09 (Gareth) (4.00 avg; 14 ratings)
CS 2:03 (erik) (4.14 avg; 7 ratings)
BEQ 6:26 (Ben) (3.50 avg; 9 ratings)
WSJ 12:38 (Jim) (3.70 avg; 5 ratings)
BuzzFeed 5:25 (Derek) (2.71 avg; 17 ratings)
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NYT 5:24 (Erin) (3.47 avg; 44 ratings)
AV Club 10:50 (Ben) (3.70 avg; 10 ratings)
LAT 4:17 (Gareth) (3.81 avg; 13 ratings)
CS 3:12 (erik) (3.50 avg; 5 ratings)
WSJ 10:44 (Jim) (3.88 avg; 4 ratings)
BuzzFeed 5:21 (Amy) (2.85 avg; 10 ratings)
Hooray! Team Fiend welcomes another new voice, Erin Milligan-Milburn. Erin’s blogging the Wednesday NYT today. She’ll also be blogging indie puzzles at the new blog, New Grids on the Block. Erin’s a doctor (bringing Team Fiend’s healthcare professional contingent to three!), an enthusiastic crossword tournament attendee, and an all-around swell person.
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crossword 4:08
meta about 20 minutes (3.57 avg; 7 ratings)
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NYT 4:24 (Amy) 
(4.30 avg; 45 ratings)
WSJ 5:23 (Jim) (4.00 avg; 6 ratings)
BuzzFeed 4:33 (Ben) (3.25 avg; 10 ratings)
Jonesin' 5:58 (Derek) (2.50 avg; 1 rating)
LAT 5:13 (Derek) (3.10 avg; 15 ratings)
CS 10:36 (Ade) (4.65 avg; 10 ratings)
Xword Nation untimed (Janie) 
(4.88 avg; 4 ratings)
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untimed (Evad) (3.83 avg; 6 ratings)
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puzzle — 8:40; meta — 35 minutes (Matt) (4.58 avg; 12 ratings)