Word Salad

Constructing the Diagram Constructing the Diagram

Constraints and creativity in a cryptic crossword grid

Apr 12, 2012 / Joshua Kosman and Henri Picciotto

A Puzzler’s Guide to the ‘Nation’ Site A Puzzler’s Guide to the ‘Nation’ Site

Navigation tips and a new blogging schedule.

Apr 9, 2012 / Joshua Kosman and Henri Picciotto

After Words: 3233 After Words: 3233

Notes and commentary on last week's Nation crossword.

Apr 6, 2012 / Joshua Kosman and Henri Picciotto

Only Connect Only Connect

On the relations between parts of a cryptic clue.

Apr 4, 2012 / Joshua Kosman and Henri Picciotto

Hinter Land: 3233 Hinter Land: 3233

A few helpful words for solvers of The Nation's current crossword.

Apr 2, 2012 / Joshua Kosman and Henri Picciotto

After Words: 3232 After Words: 3232

Notes and commentary on last week’s Nation crossword

Mar 30, 2012 / Joshua Kosman and Henri Picciotto

Fair and Square Fair and Square

Our basic philosophical stance on cryptic conventions.

Mar 28, 2012 / Joshua Kosman and Henri Picciotto

Hinter Land: 3232 Hinter Land: 3232

A few helpful words for solvers of The Nation's current crossword.

Mar 26, 2012 / Joshua Kosman and Henri Picciotto

After Words: 3231 After Words: 3231

Notes and commentary on last week’s Nation crossword

Mar 23, 2012 / Joshua Kosman and Henri Picciotto

Crossword Puzzle Theme Park Crossword Puzzle Theme Park

Why some puzzles go beyond a collection of clues.

Mar 21, 2012 / Joshua Kosman and Henri Picciotto

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