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A Chance to Construct for BosWords!

Hello fellow puzzlers! Last week, I mentioned that the BosWords Winter Wondersolve was on the way. But I also discussed other marvelous puzzly events handled by the BosWords team, one of which is their Spring Themeless League. And BosWords director John Lieb announced yesterday that they’re holding Open Submissions for one of the themeless puzzles in this year’s Spring Themeless League! It’s…

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Crossword / Puzzle News Roundup!

It’s a good week to be a puzzle enthusiast. The Boswords Spring Themeless League kicked off on Monday, the same day one of my favorite puzzly people got her first puzzle published in The New York Times. And we’ve got news on a crossword convention, upcoming tournaments, a worthwhile puzzle-fueled charity endeavor, and a new Hallmark puzzly mystery debuting tonight. So, without further ado,…

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Delving into the 2021 Winter Wondersolve Puzzles!

In today's blog post, we delve into the crosswords from the recent Winter Wondersolve Boswords event!

I finally had a chance to sit down and try my hand at the puzzles from the Winter Wondersolve event a few weeks ago. Given the talent involved amongst the organizers and constructors — as well as the reliable puzzles featured in previous Boswords-hosted events — I had high expectations, and I was not disappointed. So let’s put those puzzles under the microscope and see what’s what! Practice…

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The Boswords Themeless League Returns Soon (Plus Some Puzzle Activism!)

In today's blog post, we spread the word about the upcoming Boswords Fall Themeless League AND a puzzle packet supporting an important cause!

The Boswords summer crossword tournament has been a highlight of the puzzly calendar for years now, but during the pandemic, they also made a splash with their Fall and Spring Themeless Leagues. And registration is now open for the Boswords 2021 Fall Themeless League! If you’re unfamiliar, the Fall Themeless League is a clever weekly spin on traditional crossword tournament-style solving. Instead…

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How People Used Puzzles and Games to Endure the Pandemic

In today's blog post, we discuss how people used puzzles and games to endure the pandemic!

Puzzles and games have been there for many people during the pandemic. Many puzzle and game companies offered (and continue to offer) “COVID discounts” and giveaways to help people financially impacted by the crisis. Companies released free online or zoom-compatible versions of their products to help people get by. There are all sorts of articles out there about how Dungeons & Dragons and other…

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The 2021 Boswords Spring Themeless League: Looking Back

In today's blog post, we look back and share our thoughts on the 2021 Boswords Spring Themeless League!

After two months of challenging, engaging, and thoroughly enjoyable weekly solving, the Boswords 2021 Spring Themeless League came to a close a few weeks ago. If you’re unfamiliar, the Boswords 2021 Spring Themeless League spreads out a tournament-style solving experience over nine weeks, one themeless crossword per week. Each puzzle is scored based on your answer accuracy (incorrect letters,…

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Upcoming Puzzle Events! The Spring Themeless League, Plus ACPT Going Virtual!

In today's blog post, we spread the word about upcoming puzzle events like the Boswords Spring Themeless League and ACPT going virtual!

Most years, the puzzle event season starts with the American Crossword Puzzle Tournament in late March/early April, but 2021 is different. We already had the Boswords Winter Wondersolve event last month, and there are plenty of exciting puzzle events on the horizon! Did you know that there’s still time to sign up for the Boswords 2021 Spring Themeless League? It starts Monday night, and you…