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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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hello, and welcome to episode #947 of matt gaffney’s weekly crossword contest, a week 4 puzzle called “Where Are My Glasses?”. this week’s instructions asked for a slightly gross word. what are those theme entries? this wasn’t obvious right away, … Continue reading →

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CJ Tan’s Universal Crossword — Eric’s Review There was a lot in this themeless grid that was new to me, and the stuff that wasn’t new was clued loosely enough that little of it came quickly. Let’s DELVE in: 1A … Continue reading →

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Matt Gaffney’s Wall Street Journal contest crossword, “Passions Run Deep” — Conrad’s writeup This week we’re looking for a three-word TV show title. There were five theme entries: NATALIEZEA: Cast member of “Justified” and “The Detour” ECCODOMANI: Popular pinot producer THREEFACESOFEVE: …

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Aidan Deshong’s New York Times Crossword — Sophia’s Review Theme: GRAYSCALE – each theme answer has two solfège notes within it, in order moving through the puzzle. Each note is shaded in gray, making a scale. 16a [“Either way is … Continue reading →

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Fireball Contest: “Please Take Your Positions” by Mike Graczyk – Jeffmiz’s write-up It’s that time again, crossworld.  Your monthly Fireball crossword contest: this one a pleasurable outing designed by Mike Graczyk called, “Please Take Your Positions.”  (Is it bad that …

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