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Title of Diary of a Crossword Fiend: "Crossword Fiend | Reviewing the best crosswords in newspapers and on the Web"

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Mike Shenk’s Wall Street Journal contest crossword, “A-Frames” — Conrad’s writeup. This week we’re looking for a color. Completing the grid was a slog for me, which is usually a sign that it’s getting a meta-related workout. There no no … Continue readi...


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Matthew Stock’s New York Times crossword — Sophia’s recap Theme: ARE YOU CHICKEN? – each theme entry ends with a style of fried chicken 20a [Main drag through Sin City] – LAS VEGAS STRIP 32a [Valuable bit in a prospector’s … Continue reading →


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Title: “Pete’s Excellent Metas Deliver Ample Surprises” by Pete Muller, Mack Meller, and Andrew White Prompt: The meta for this puzzle is a famous pop album. Solution: “1989” by Taylor Swift Well, I used to miss Muller Metas 0 or … Continue reading...


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Paul Colter’s contest, “What’s Your Bag?” — Conrad’s writeup This month we’re asked, What apt place to solve this crossword is hinted at by this puzzle? There were six long theme entries, each a portmanteau: BREASTAURANT: Establishment like Hooters PROMPOSAL: Often-ostentatious …


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Chloe Revery’s New York Times Crossword “Who’s In Charge Here?” — Eric’s Review Circled letters in the theme answers hold a variety of persons who might be in charge of a workplace or organization: 23A [Scrunchie, e.g.] ELASTIC HAIR TIE … Continue reading →


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