Will Shortz
Will Shortz
Will Shortzis an American puzzle creator and editor, and currently the crossword puzzle editor for The New York Times...
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The Ultimate Coffeehouse Crossword Challenge is an exciting opportunity for me to share my lifelong passion of puzzles in a new, interactive way. Whether you're a seasoned crossword enthusiast or new to the game, this contest offers something for every level of puzzler.
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It's quiet because they're solving, but it's electric in the room. There's a feeling of tension, a good feeling of tension. When the first person says 'Done,' there's a good feeling in the room.
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Every time I see the film, my palms get itchy and I start to sweat. Of course I know the outcome and I've seen it five times, but it gets so exciting.
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It's not that they were bad. It's because it was a really tough puzzle.
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Fans have never recognized me before because I'm in newspaper and on radio, two things where I'm completely anonymous.
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I don't think these books will stay on the best-seller list forever, but I think this puzzle is here to stay like the crossword.
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I can't wait for the award ceremony where Ken is going to give himself an award. We'll see if this is the start of 75 consecutive victories.
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Crosswords were a mania in the 1920s when the first books appeared and a lot of people thought they would come and go.
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Well, you could have picked Salem, your capital, but Scio works.
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Try to pick a profession in which you enjoy even the most mundane, tedious parts. Then you will always be happy
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As human beings, we have a natural compulsion to fill empty spaces.