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The Puzzler: 5/28/23 The New York Times Magazine

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NY Times, Sun May 28, 2023 Vowelless Crossword Author: Evan Kalish Editor: Will Shortz Rows: 15, Columns: 15, Words: 64, Blocks: 34     Evan’s latest puzzle is in The New York Times Magazine, “Vowelless Crossword” Link to article is here SUNDAY VARIETY COLUMN Variety: Vowel-less Crossword All consonants are welcome in this outrageous challenge by Evan Kalish. By Caitlin Lovinger May 25, 2023 VOWEL-LESS CROSSWORD — This puzzle is the latest installment of a variety grid that comes around roughly once a year. It’s also Evan Kalish’s third such construction and a ton of fun. I am definitely not getting better as … Continue reading →

The Puzzler: Lotsa Stuff! The Sunday The New York Times, NPR: 5/2/21

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These puzzles are not on-line. Evan had two puzzles published in syndication this week but for now let’s concentrate on these. Sunday, May 2, 2021 The New York Times These are special puzzles, not the weekly crossword.   Evan’s second puzzle was on National Public Radio (NPR). Will Shortz edits The New York Times puzzles and appears on NPR Radio each week. When Evan was a little boy, we would tune in every Sunday. Here’s a link to view the puzzle page: Sunday Puzzle Where It’s At NPR.org   You can hear the program audio by clicking the player below.   … Continue reading →

The Puzzler: The New York Times: Wed., 2/17/21

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WORDPLAY, THE CROSSWORD COLUMN Where Edelweiss Grows David Harris makes his New York Times Crossword debut in a collaboration with Evan Kalish.Edelweiss flowers grow on rocky terrain in the Tyrolean Alps near Hinterbichl, Austria. It is a rare plant that has a deep tradition in local folk and national alpine cultures.Credit…Sean Gallup, via Getty Images Link to article: constructor notes  

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