May 06, 2013

CROSSWORD #536: Themeless Monday

THEMELESS MONDAY: [ ACROSS LITE][ PDF] 
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PROGRAM: [Java]

Tabitha dropped a new word this weekend, and like any infant with a new toy, she couldn't stop using it. Just about every sentence seemed to be peppered with it. She used it so many times so that it started to sound like a microtonal toddler singing the above song. Which is to say: Awesome.

As for today's puzzle, I'm surprised somebody like Matt Jones or Ben Tausig never used 38-Across first. Snooze and lose, boys. For the record: 25-Across is my fave clue in the batch.

Share the puzzle. New one on Thursday.

Posted at 08:26 AM in Hard | | Comments (4)

May 02, 2013

CROSSWORD #535: Flight Connection

FLIGHT CONNECTION: [ ACROSS LITE][ PDF] 
PROGRAMS: [Across Lite] [Adobe Reader]

PROGRAM: [Java]

At BEQ.com, you are given the option to solve the puzzle how you see fit. While I'm normally pro-solving on screens, this puzzle might be a better solve on paper. At least that's what my testers told me. While I'm here, tip of the hat to Francis Heaney for some theme answer assistance. 'ppreciate, bro!

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Posted at 08:11 AM in Hard | | Comments (12)

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