Tag Archives: Peter Gordon

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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Thursday, February 15, 2018

Are you a newbie heading to the American Crossword Puzzle Tournament next month? If so, I encourage you to sign up for the annual Cru Dinner that Friday evening at the Stamford Marriott. (Do you enjoy crossword puzzles? Then you … 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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Thursday, February 8, 2018

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Thursday, January 25, 2018

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Thursday, January 11, 2018

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WSJ Contest – December 15, 2017

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Thursday, December 7, 2017

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Thursday, November 30, 2017

Talent search! Constructor Nate Cardin recently announced that he is “in the early stages of putting together a crossword puzzle pack by LGBTQ+ constructors to benefit LGBTQ+ charities – my vision is akin to a smaller version of Francis Heaney’s … Continue reading

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Monday, November 20, 2017

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