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May 19, 2008

What Constitutes a Good Crossword Puzzle?

I absolutely hate puzzles with

1) Excessive amount of affixes, esp suffixes like ING's & S's.

2) QUIP theme. I am so tired of seeing the constructor take someone's QUOTE and twist it out of shape.

3) Three- letter Words. I can not breathe when I see too many of them in one grid.

I love puzzles with

1) Sparking theme, like the BROKEN HEARTS one around Valentine's Day.

2) Creative clues, like "Pecking Order?" for KISS ME.

3) Entertaining, exciting and interesting fills.

How about you? Please share with us.

C.C.