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Boston food
fromGothamist
2 days ago

Why Paolo Pasco, a Brooklyn crossword champion, thinks the puzzles are blowing up

The American Crossword Puzzle Tournament will move to Philadelphia in 2027 due to increased attendance and growth in popularity.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Crossword editor's desk: April fooling is alive and well in crosswords

The Financial Times puzzle by the setter known locally as Harpo, navigating to Independent 12,318 by the solver known locally as Enigmatist and our own Paul here at the Guardian, continues to impress.
Books
Books
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Crossword editor's desk: the joy of The Goodies and a setter deviates from the letter of house-style law

Crossword puzzle setters intentionally reinterpret geographical and linguistic rules to create clever wordplay, and solvers appreciate recognizing hidden themes and accurate cluing.
Games
fromNieman Lab
1 month ago

The New York Times is adding another daily crossword, because why not

The New York Times launches the Midi Crossword, a 9×9 puzzle positioned between its 5×5 Mini and 15×15 Daily Crossword to expand its gaming portfolio and subscriber engagement.
Television
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Bob Odenkirk called to check on me after he saw it': Rhea Seehorn on the intensity of making hit show Pluribus

Rhea Seehorn stars in Pluribus, an acclaimed Apple TV series about a woman immune to an alien hive mind, elevating her profile.
Writing
fromDefector
4 months ago

The Crossword, Dec. 15: Out Of Court | Defector

A reliable Monday crossword by Matthew Stock highlights his publishing credentials and personal interests while Defector crosswords run weekly with submission guidelines available.
Books
fromThe Nation
5 months ago

The Hidden Politics of the Crossword Puzzle

A summer internship with Will Shortz immersed an aspiring cruciverbalist in the culture, artifacts, and daily routines surrounding high-level crossword editing.
fromConsequence
8 months ago

Mini Consequence Crossword: "The Addams Family"

The Addams Family is the theme of the new mini edition of the Consequence Crossword, capturing its quirky and unique vibe. Each puzzle entry reflects elements from this iconic family.
NYC music
NYC startup
fromDefector
8 months ago

The Crossword, August 4: Big Finish | Defector

This week's crossword is by Mat Holmes, returning to Defector and appearing in various outlets soon.
fromDefector
9 months ago

The Crossword, July 14: Quarterback Scramble | Defector

Maddy Ziegler, an attorney from Madison, Wisconsin, creates crossword puzzles and is involved with Defector crosswords in collaboration with AVCX, published every Monday.
Philosophy
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Board games
fromDefector
9 months ago

The Crossword, June 23: Lines Of Business | Defector

Matthew Stock is a crossword constructor pursuing a master's degree while his puzzles appear in various prestigious publications.
fromConsequence
10 months ago

Consequence Crossword: "Action Franchises"

Action films have captivated audiences for decades, with franchises that continue to evolve and influence pop culture, drawing in fans with adrenaline-pumping sequences and compelling characters.
Video games
Fundraising
fromDefector
11 months ago

The Crossword, May 5: Ice Queens | Defector

The crossword puzzle promotes abortion funding through creative engagement and activism.
Rachel Fabi is both a constructor and a bioethics professor advocating for healthcare.
fromDefector
11 months ago

The Crossword, April 21: Happy Arbor Day | Defector

Sala Wanetick, a Detroit-based crossword constructor and cheesemonger, specializes in sports knowledge and common crossword clues, and invites solvers to connect with her.
Board games
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