Tag Archives: Paolo Pasco

The 2018 Orca Awards

Welcome to the 2018 Orca Awards! If you’re new, the Orcas is our annual celebration of outstanding achievement in crossword construction and editing. Awards include Best Crossword of 2018, 2018 Constructor of the Year, and Best Gimmick Crossword of 2018. … Continue reading

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Saturday, January 19, 2019

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Thursday, December 6, 2018

NYT write-up will be a little late tonight. Feel free to chat about it in the comments!

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Wednesday, October 31, 2018

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Wednesday, July 4, 2018

No WSJ puzzle due to the holiday. Happy 4th to all those who celebrate!

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Thursday, May 31, 2018

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Wednesday, April 4, 2018

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The 2017 Orca Awards

Welcome, everyone, to the 2017 Orca Awards! It’s the seventh annual celebration of outstanding achievement in crossword construction and editing from puzzles published in 2017. Below the fold you’ll read about some amazing crosswords as we discuss the nominees and … Continue reading

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Indie Spotlight: Paolo Pasco, Grids These Days

February’s Indie Spotlight travels to California to interview Paolo Pasco, a high school senior who has made quite a mark on the puzzling community. Paolo debuted in the New York Times in 2015 (on a Friday), and at the American … Continue reading

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Get Ready for the 2017 Orca Awards with This Puzzle Featuring Clue of the Year Nominees!

The 2017 Orca Awards will arrive here on Sunday, March 4. That’s just three weeks away! Squee! For the seventh straight year we will honor outstanding achievement in crossword construction and editing as we look back on many of your … Continue reading

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