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PizzaBuffalo t1_j0hf9xg wrote

Do you solve crosswords in other publications (NYT, USA Today, LA Times, etc)? Or, since crosswords are your work, do you avoid them as a hobby (i.e. like a professional chef who doesn't want to cook at home)?

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wsj OP t1_j0hhw17 wrote

I solve a few crosswords. I do Matt Gaffney's Weekly Crossword Contest puzzles, and Peter Gordon's Fireball crosswords. I solve the Times puzzle sometimes, especially the unthemed Saturdays.

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tehmlem t1_j0hllvf wrote

Do you make catty comments about how they constructed them as you complete them?

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Sage2050 t1_j0jcxr5 wrote

I'm an average crossword enthusiast and even I can tell when they're poorly made

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