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April 2017: Pencil Pointers
Pencil Pointers
by Corey Kosak
In this crossword puzzle, the clues appear in the grid itself. Enter the answers in the direction of the pointers. In this crossword puzzle, the clues appear in the grid itself. Enter the answers in
Hot Squat
THE PREMISE:
Hot Squat is set in a fictitious gym called Flynn’s Fitness. Compete with yourself or other players online by doing as many squats as possible. Barriers with a human shaped cut-out move toward player at set intervals per
February 2017 Correction: Roleplaying 2017
This contest went to press before some of the films in the contest were released. It’s possible that information at press time that an actor would be in an upcoming movie did not end up being true, due to a …
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New York Times Crossword Anniversary: 75 Years Ago
75 Years Ago
by Joel Nanni
To commemorate the 75th anniversary of the iconic New York Times Crossword Puzzle, we've put together a little crossword of our own! You'll notice a number of the clues call out happenings in 1942,
Valentine’s Special 2017: Sweet Eighteen Answers
The hazelnut is mentioned in clue 1 and clue 6. Fix its place (it doesn’t matter which section you start with), with the lemon jelly two groups counterclockwise (clue 6). If the almond, flanked by hazelnut and orange jelly (clue …
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Valentine’s Special 2017: Sweet Eighteen
Sweet Eighteen
by Robert E. Nelson
A company located in Sweet Home, Oregon, has begun making candies. The outfit, known as Huey's Gooey Chewies, makes six types of chocolate-covered nuts (peanut, pecan, cashew, hazelnut, walnut, and almond), six types of
April 2017
What a pleasure to present the April issue, which celebrates the work of Will Shortz. A highlight is Jonathan Schmalzbach’s revealing in-depth interview with Mr. Puzzle himself (page 34). Even though I’ve known Will for almost 40 years, in this …
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Cat Tower
THE PREMISE:
Players take turns stacking adorable cat cards, Jenga-style, based on the roll of a die. The first player to get rid of all his cards wins.
THE GOOD:
So cute! The illustrations are absolutely charming, and gameplay is