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9. It usually takes me 3 or 4 puzzles before my brain gets into the right mode

Mon Dec 5, 2016, 11:49 AM

Dec 2016

Thanks again for a fun puzzle

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Today's Washington Post Crossword is by me... [View all] Puzzler Dec 2016 OP

I can't seem to get it. panader0 Dec 2016 #1

Try this link: Puzzler Dec 2016 #2

Thanks!! n/t blaze Dec 2016 #5

Solved! petronius Dec 2016 #3

Copiers that don't use toner NightWatcher Dec 2016 #4

Thanks, but that "copiers" clue was... Puzzler Dec 2016 #8

Now, that's cool!! ailsagirl Dec 2016 #6

Sorry for late reply... Puzzler Dec 2016 #7

Terrific! I'll Google you when I get home :) ailsagirl Dec 2016 #11

I always enjoy seeing what smart, cleaver people we have at DU! :) patricia92243 Dec 2016 #14

I will print it out and do it with relish Bucky Dec 2016 #10

Also upcoming NYT: Just heard from Will Shortz... Puzzler Dec 2016 #12

Congrats to you! Yavin4 Dec 2016 #13

As many times as necessary... Puzzler Dec 2016 #16

I see it all of the time in crossword puzzles Yavin4 Dec 2016 #18

You're exactly right! (n/t) Puzzler Dec 2016 #19

Any chance you could take over for Birnholz? Kingofalldems Dec 2016 #15

We all miss Merl greatly.. Puzzler Dec 2016 #17

Oh I remember his puzzle on The Simpsons. Kingofalldems Dec 2016 #20

Indeed it was! (n/t) Puzzler Dec 2016 #21

Do you use a certain software to compile your puzzles? Paladin Dec 2016 #22

I have to go out now... but I'll give... Puzzler Dec 2016 #23

Thanks again. And congrats on being published (nt) Paladin Dec 2016 #24

When I first started everything was by hand... Puzzler Dec 2016 #25

Thanks for the detailed response. (nt) Paladin Dec 2016 #28

Want to hear an (true) anecdote about Bill Clinton and Xwords? Puzzler Dec 2016 #26

Very cool story. mnhtnbb Dec 2016 #27

I was impressed by him in Wordplay too. progressoid Dec 2016 #29