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Diary of a Crossword Fiend  
Diary of a crossword fiend blog.
Tags: crossword, crossword puzzles
Author: Orange

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Wednesday, 12/2/09

Dec 1, 2009
NYT 4:38 Onion 3:57 LAT tba CS tba BEQ tba Jack McInturff's New York Times crossword I've noted before that Jack McInturff's fill tends to run old-school, and this puzzle is in that vein. The theme involves a letter change from H to W, as in HASTE...

Tuesday, 12/1/09

Nov 30, 2009
Jonesin' 3:33 NYT 2:54 LAT 2:34 CS untimed Apparently one of Matt Gaffney's recent weekly contest crosswords duplicated a theme previously used, unbeknownst to Matt, in another puzzle by Mike Shenk. Matt demystifies the process of building a crossword...

Monday, 11/30/09

Nov 29, 2009
BEQ 8:20 NYT 3:02 LAT 2:26 CS untimed Holy schnauzer! I see that this is post #2,028 here at Diary of a Crossword Fiend. I meant to mark #2,000 but it snuck by me. Coming soon: A blog contest! Inspired by Brendan Quigley's list of "Ten Bullsh*t...

Sunday, 11/29/09

Nov 28, 2009
NYT 23:39 BG 28:08 Reagle 19:31 LAT 20:58 CS 31:35 Team Orange weekend coverage continues. Now, from our Seattle bureau, here's Sam Donaldson. Happy Sunday, everyone. Orange and her DSL-like solving times will reclaim the throne tomorrow, but...

Saturday, 11/28/09

Nov 27, 2009
NYT (PG) LAT (PG) CS (Janie) Newsday 5:20 (joon—paper) PuzzleGirl here with you again. Whenever I sit in for Orange on late-week puzzles, I have a little panic attack about the fact that I might not be able to solve the puzzle. I mean, that's just a...




sheera w
10.0
superb
  Great synopsis of the day's crossword puzzles
Posted 11/30/09 6:11 PM


Peter N.
9.0
excellent
  I have LOVED this blog from the moment I first laid eyes on it. Clever, amusing, and informative, plus accessable to the average Joe.
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Mary P.
10.0
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  This is a great site.
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Karen D.
9.3
excellent
  Love the thoughtful explanations and humor.
Posted 3/8/09 5:03 AM


PhillySolver...
9.5
excellent
  Thanks for this great forum and the time and energy you give every day to this attractive pastime. I even read the reviews of puzzles I never attempt just for the insight and gentle humor. The site is a gathering of interesting and helpful people. YOur leadership is appreciated.
Posted 8/6/08 2:08 PM