ACROSS LITE PUZZLE: [ CHANGING YOUR TUNE]
PROGRAM: [Across Lite]
PROGRAM: [Java]
PRINTOUT PUZZLE: [ CHANGING YOUR TUNE]
PROGRAM: [Adobe Acrobat]
Two “Easy” puzzles in a row? Yeah, well, they’re not so easy on my end as a constructor, thanks for asking. FWIW: I asked the test solvers to give it a shot as Downs-only, only to get this response: “I bet it would be easier Across-only.” Make of that what you will. I think this one’s on the “Easy” side of an “Easium.” Jesus, do I have to make more categories now? “Medium Side of Mard?” [shudder]
As promised Monday, here’s a lovely two-for-one word puzzle extravaganza from this year’s M.I.T. Mystery Hunt by Craig Kasper. Definitely, not an “Easium.” Still, very satisfying, even if there’s a reference to my musical nemesis in the K clue of the acrostic. I think I was slowed down by that clue because (a) I threw up upon reading it and (b) I gave myself a partial lobotomy to remove said song from my head. Good times. Anyway, enjoy that puzzle, it’s a winner.
Since I have to share this with somebody, I’ll leave you with this:
One the many reasons I love my job: That moment where I am filled with amused satisfaction that an entry as eye-poppingly cool as Beat writer/”Creem” contributor/all-around bad ass NICK TOSCHES (the full name, thank you very much) not only fits into a grid, but also makes everything in that corner measurably better as a result. Wow.
One the many reasons I don’t like my job: Reminding myself that the NICK TOSCHES puzzle was a custom puzzle for someone’s 75th birthday party and therefore completely inappropriate.
Share the puzzle. New one on Monday.
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