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During his speech, Shortz detailed memorable clues contained within crossword puzzles that he had rejected during his tenure at The Times. He also invited the audience to participate in a word game engineered specifically for the event...
Shortz acknowledged that many people are surprised to find out that crossword solving can be a competitive event...
...crossword ‘tournament’ is kind of an oddball idea,” he said. “First of all, normally crosswords are a solitary activity. Secondly, you take your time and enjoy the puzzles. So, why would you come to an event with dozens or hundreds of other people to do crosswords with them and race through the puzzle? It’s sort of crazy,” he added...
...Harvard Crossword Society treasurer Chelsea S. Link ’12 said that Boston-area cruciverbalists are more formidable than their Harvard-affiliated adversaries...
...earlier version of the Apr. 12 news article "Crosswords Turn Competitive" incorrectly stated that the winners of a Harvard undergraduate division were recognized, but did not receive prizes at the Boston Crossword Puzzle Tournament. In fact, awards were given to the Harvard winners, according to Nathaniel S. Rakich '10, the president of the Harvard College Crossword Society...