![]() ![]() And I’ll try to come up with something else I think is worthy of publication in the Times soon.Communication is the process of sharing information between individuals using a set of common rules, behaviour, symbols, and signs. I got a “Wow!” out of Will, which made me feel confident about submitting it. I think it’s going to be something special.Įven with all that, I’m still over the moon about having my first Sunday crossword in the Times. Of Games” been a dream come true, thanks to thousands of Kickstarter backers and a lot of kind words from people in the puzzle community. ![]() That will be released late this year (Will Shortz is in it, and so is Deb, and other New York Times faves like Brendan Emmett Quigley, Trip Payne, Jeff Chen, Peter Gordon, and Patrick Berry.) “The Maze And maybe the most exciting thing I have going on is “ The Maze of Games“, an interactive puzzle novel The top board games in the country right now. I’m also a game designer, and my recently released Pathfinder Adventure Card Game is one of Earlier this year, Thomas Snyder and I published a book on how to make puzzles, called Puzzlecraft: The Ultimate Guide on How to Construct Every Kind of Puzzle. The other reason I haven’t submitted a lot of puzzles to the Times is that I’m a bit preoccupied. I think I got somewhere near there with “Letterboxes.” It’s certainly the best 21×21 crossword I’ve ever created. Mostly, it’s because I don’t want to send in a puzzle to Will unless I think Though I’ve been making puzzles for three decades, I haven’t submitted a lot of puzzles to The New York Times. It’s a contest, and I don’t want to give anything away. Thanks to Deb for giving me a chance to talk about “Letterboxes.” Except I can’t. ![]() Solve anywhere you like, but please print out the PDF to see the heavy outlines you will need to solve the puzzle.ĭuring the meanwhile, here are some non-spoiler comments from constructor and mad genius Mike Selinker to tide you over: Constructor’s Notes So sharpen your pens, dip your pencils in your inkwells, and limber up your fingers. The winners’ names will be announced on Friday, Sept. The answer will appear here on Wednesday, Sept. 24, will receive copies of “The New York Times Sunday Crossword Puzzles 2014 Day-to-DayĬalendar,” courtesy of Andrews McMeel. Twenty‑five correct solvers, chosen at random, whose entries are received by 6 p.m. If you plan to enter the contest, please print out the PDF version of the puzzle, which will be made available at the same time as the electronic version. However, to solve the bonus contest element, you will need to see some heavy outlines in the grid, which cannot be reproduced electronically. When you have theĪnswer, e‑mail it to: crossword itself can be solved in all the usual online formats. 70‑Across provides a hint as to where to find it. In this special contest crossword, the completed grid conceals a familiar three‑word phrase related to the puzzle’s theme. When you speak of it, and I know you will, please do not revealĪnything in the comments, lest ye spoil the fun for solvers who might still be working on it until the contest closes Tuesday, Sept. This devious Sunday grid is a contest puzzle. SUNDAY’S PUZZLE - There’s not a whole lot to say here. Premium Crosswords is available through subscription only. ![]()
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