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I have been informed that Boswords is going to happen in the Year Of Corona. Unfortunately, it won’t be on the ground. Unfortunately, it won’t be in outer space either. No, it’ll be held in the world’s hottest night club instead: the Internet. But whatever, the tournament is a go, and the cost is next to nothing: $10. So, if you’re into that sort of speed solving thing, and like doing puzzles on your computer, why not carve off some time on July 26th? Tell ’em Brendan sent ya. Basically, I know these guys and gals, they’re okay. I wish we were all in the same room, but then my claustrophobia might kick in. So this’ll have to do.
Looking for more puzzles? The Hub Crossword (Sunday puzzles by me and Emily Cox and Henry Rathvon) and Marching Bands year six have begun. So if that To Do list needs even more puzzles, you know what to do.
Share the puzzle. New one on Monday.
Think you have the wrong person for 56 down…
Cupid comes on Christmas now????
The reindeer, I assume.
Great misdirect. Took a while for that to show up.
See below!
SPOLIERS –
With all due respect, Mr. Quigley, the title of the crossword belies the actual gimmick.
The (very well done) gimmick being to replace a Hard G sound with a SKW (or, SQU) sound. (Godsmack becomes Squadsmack, Geek chic becomes Squeak chic, etc). However, for the title, you’re trying to use a phrase that has a Soft G (phonetically, it’s a J sound). It just doesn’t follow. Based on the crossword, the title would actually be Gurm of an Idea (as you never replace a J sound, only a Hard G). If I may be so bold (and I only posit this, as you’ve asked for titles before, Mr. Quigley), something along the lines of “Squash! What a Lovely Crossword” would be more befitting.
Small issue, I know, but wanted to bring it up. Please know you are a true cruciverbalist Squad…and I appreciate you and your games immensely. If it wasn’t for these crosswords, Idk how I would’ve kept my sanity in quarantine. Thank you sir.