Tag Archives: Patrick Berry

Friday, March 29, 2013

Posted on March 28, 2013 by Amy Reynaldo
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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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The 2012 Orca Awards

Posted on February 24, 2013 by Sam Donaldson

We’re back on the black and white carpet, just minutes from the start of the 2012 Orca Awards! Just like last year, this year’s Orca ceremony promises lots of surprises and special moments, including the Margaret Farrar Award for constructor … Continue reading →

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Sunday, February 17, 2013

Posted on February 16, 2013 by Amy Reynaldo

Have you visited americanredcrosswords.blogspot.com yet to download the terrific all-volunteer puzzle book created to raise money for Hurricane Sandy relief? The suggested Red Cross Disaster Relief donation is $20. More than 1,200 people have downloaded the puzzles already, so join … Continue reading →

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Sunday, February 10, 2013

Posted on February 9, 2013 by Amy Reynaldo
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Friday, February 8, 2013

Posted on February 7, 2013 by Amy Reynaldo

Friday! When the hardcore puzzle people come out to play. People who like Patrick Berry’s puzzles. Maybe even people who are into cryptic crosswords. Patrick loves to make cryptics, especially convoluted variety cryptics. But there is little market for variety … Continue reading →

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2012 Orca Awards – Best Crossword Nominees

Posted on February 1, 2013 by Sam Donaldson

Mark your calendars: The complete 2012 Orca Awards ceremony will be featured right here at Diary of a Crossword Fiend on Sunday, February 24! Like last year, this year’s celebration of the most outstanding crosswords from 2012 will include awards … Continue reading →

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Sunday, January 6, 2013

Posted on January 5, 2013 by Amy Reynaldo
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Friday, 12/21/12

Posted on December 20, 2012 by Amy Reynaldo

CONTEST! In honor of the fireballs from space that will surely destroy the earth starting Friday. You’ve seen the weather forecast, right? I am in possession of a hot-off-the-press advance copy of the Blazingly Hard Fireball Crosswords puzzle book. Most … Continue reading →

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Sunday, 12/9/12

Posted on December 8, 2012 by Amy Reynaldo

Patrick Blindauer’s new puzzle suite, Las Vegas Puzzlefest, was released Saturday. You’ve got two months to solve the set of 11 crosswords and tease out the meta answer lurking within. Hey, what else do you have going on in January? … Continue reading →

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