Tag Archives: Tyler Hinman

Thursday, January 10, 2013

Posted on January 9, 2013 by Amy Reynaldo

Have you heard? Registration is open for the 36th American Crossword Puzzle Tournament. March 8-10, a little earlier than last year. Brooklyn, same as usual (but last year, Panera opened up just down the block, freeing us all from highway-robbery … Continue reading →

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Wednesday, 9/26/12

Posted on September 25, 2012 by Amy Reynaldo

Last week’s Chronicle of Higher Education crossword has been posted now. Head over there to get David Steinberg’s puzzle.

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Wednesday, 8/8/12

Posted on August 7, 2012 by Amy Reynaldo

Spent all my crosswordfiend.com time today rooting out malefactors in the forum. Did you get an “account suspended” message when you tried to load this page? Yeah. That was the result of the bad eggs. If you should try to … Continue reading →

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Wednesday, 6/13/12

Posted on June 12, 2012 by Amy Reynaldo

Happy bloggiversary to me! Diary of a Crossword Fiend began on this date in 2005. Only one person knows how many puzzles I’ve reviewed since then, and it isn’t me. (Jeffrey keeps spreadsheets of such things. Ask him.) Many thanks … Continue reading →

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Wednesday, 4/25/12

Posted on April 24, 2012 by Amy Reynaldo
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Crossword Fiend reading assignment: “The War on Fill”

Posted on April 20, 2012 by Amy Reynaldo

Tyler Hinman has penned an essay called “The War on Fill” that has spurred a lively discussion over at his blog. I’m largely in agreement with Tyler: I don’t care for crosswords that achieve architectural feats but have clunky fill, … Continue reading →

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Wednesday, 4/18/12

Posted on April 17, 2012 by Amy Reynaldo
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Monday, 3/5/12

Posted on March 4, 2012 by pannonica
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The 2011 Orca Awards

Posted on February 26, 2012 by Sam Donaldson

We’re here on the black and white carpet, just minutes from the start of the 2011 Orca Awards! It’s a veritable who’s who of crosswording talent, and many are dressed in DIOR or YSL. The excitement is truly palpable!  Before … Continue reading →

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Wednesday, 2/22/12

Posted on February 21, 2012 by janie
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