The Rebus Clue The Rebus Clue
Putting the clue in the answer, and vice versa
Jul 20, 2012 / Joshua Kosman and Henri Picciotto
Theme Variations Theme Variations
Some themed puzzles are relatively freewheeling, while others require full compliance.
Jul 12, 2012 / Joshua Kosman and Henri Picciotto
Puzzle No. 3246 Puzzle No. 3246
Don’t miss Kosman and Picciotto’s crossword blog, Word Salad.
Jul 10, 2012 / Joshua Kosman and Henri Picciotto
Following Frank Following Frank
Some personal reflections on our illustrious predecessor
Jul 5, 2012 / Joshua Kosman and Henri Picciotto
Straight and Narrow Straight and Narrow
Can you cheat when solving a crossword puzzle, and if so how?
Jun 28, 2012 / Joshua Kosman and Henri Picciotto
Puzzle No. 3245 Puzzle No. 3245
Don’t miss Kosman and Picciotto’s crossword blog, Word Salad.
Jun 25, 2012 / Joshua Kosman and Henri Picciotto
Solver’s Disposition Solver’s Disposition
A conversation about how we approach solving puzzles
Jun 22, 2012 / Joshua Kosman and Henri Picciotto
Keeping It Inside Keeping It Inside
A few words in celebration of container clues
Jun 14, 2012 / Joshua Kosman and Henri Picciotto
Puzzle No. 3244 Puzzle No. 3244
Don’t miss Kosman and Picciotto’s crossword blog, Word Salad.
Jun 13, 2012 / Joshua Kosman and Henri Picciotto
Loosening Up Loosening Up
A more permissive approach could give cryptic crosswords the popularity they deserve.
Jun 7, 2012 / Joshua Kosman and Henri Picciotto