Sunday, May 13, 2012

Crossword Plot?

Last Wednesday in Venezuela a newspaper's crossword was published with the words ASESINEN (kill or assassinate), crossing ADAN (Hugo Chavez's brother), this below RAFAGAS (gusts of wind or bursts of gunfire). Now the veteran constructor, Neptali Segovia, is being questioned by intelligence agents about a hidden plot to kill the president's older brother. See the rest of the story here.

Thursday, May 3, 2012

Clever Clue of the Month


April 2012
Clue: They're fit for kings and queens .........SHEETS
Constructor: Tracy Gray; Editor: Will Shortz
NY Times, 4/29/12 


Tuesday, May 1, 2012

Clever Clue Nominees

Please vote for the best clue from April (either by email or in the comments below). The Clever Clue of the Month will be announced on Thursday (the 3rd) at approximately 9:00 PM Central. Here are the nominees:

Mailings from people without labels? ...DEMOTAPES
Smear in ink ...........................LIBEL
High chairs? ...........................SKILIFT
Strand in the bathroom .................FLOSS
They're fit for kings and queens .......SHEETS

Not in gear? ...........................BARENAKED