Tag Archives: American Crossword Puzzle Tournament

Sunday, April 3, 2016

Posted on April 2, 2016 by Amy Reynaldo

Check out the ACPT rankings! Steely Dan Feyer has a 4-minute (!) lead over Joon Pahk, Howard Barkin, and David Plotkin. This means that this trio will be scrambling to edge one another out on puzzle 7 Sunday morning, trying … Continue reading →

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Fiend Mailbag

Posted on December 20, 2014 by Amy Reynaldo

Chris in Connecticut writes: Are there any crossword compilation books you recommend for ACPT prep? I think I’ve done all the Friday-Saturday Times books. While I’m not the fastest, I can invariably complete them correctly. At this point in my … Continue reading →

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ACPT events, including the Cru dinner

Posted on February 15, 2014 by Amy Reynaldo

The full program is up for the March 7-9 American Crossword Puzzle Tournament, and reservations are now being taken for the Cru dinner. The Friday-night Cru dinner is an annual function that offers a terrific option for first-time competitors (you’ll … Continue reading →

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Brooklyn or Stamford?

Posted on April 29, 2013 by Amy Reynaldo

Over at Wordplay, Will Shortz is asking if you’d rather have the ACPT in Stamford, Connecticut or in Brooklyn. Me, I’d attend either, but I do love the wildly expanded meal options that Brooklyn and Manhattan restaurants offer and the … Continue reading →

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Amy’s ACPT wrap-up (no spoilers)

Posted on March 11, 2013 by Amy Reynaldo

Hi! It’s me, Amy, back home from New York and the American Crossword Puzzle Tournament. I went into the weekend feeling like this would be my last year competing at ACPT—my heart just wasn’t in it, I have no interest … Continue reading →

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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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