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Bharati Hemmady & Jeff Chen’s Wall Street Journal Crossword “Digital Divide” — Eric’s Review This one went very smoothly. If I had solved on paper, or if AcrossLite had a keyboard command for switching directions, I’d have been quicker. Approximately … Continue...

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hello, and welcome to episode #942 of matt gaffney’s weekly crossword contest, a week 3 puzzle called “We’re Back in Town”. this week’s puzzle challenges us to name a small U.S. city. okay. what are the theme answers? {Southern trees} … Continue reading →

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Matt Jones’s Jonesin’ Crossword, “Paste Test” — twice the sticking power – Jenni’s write-up I really needed the title this time. I got about halfway through with no idea what was going on, checked the title again, and the light … Continue reading →

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Victoria Fernandez Grande’s New York Times Crossword — Sophia’s Recap Theme: TRIPLE JUMP – the three theme answers all end with a synonym for “jump” 17a [Wave of antigovernment protests in the early 2010s] – ARAB SPRING 23a [Heading back … Continue reading →

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Hannah Slovut-Einertson’s New York Times crossword, “Big Draw” — Nate’s write-up 21A: NECKING [Fighting technique used by [circled letters] (as explained at 76-Across)] 124A: SAVANNA [Habitat for [circled letters]] 20D: OKAPI [Closest living relative of the [circled letters]] 39D: TOWERS …

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