Clever Clue Nominees

Please vote for the best clue from November (either by email or comments below). The Clever Clue of the Month will be announced on Wednesday.

Wind stopper?....................................BEANO

Like those who are always losing their keys......TONEDEAF

Life preserver?..................................CEREALBOX

Call from the rear?..............................BUTTDIAL

Classic diva performances?.......................POUTS

Bullet train?....................................LIST

 

English 3.0

English 3.0 is a 20 minute documentary that explores how the internet has influenced the way we communicate in the digital age and whether the changes witnessed have had a positive effect on the language.

The film features interviews with renowned authors and linguistics: Tom Chatfield, David Crystal, Robert McCrum, Fiona McPherson and Simon Horobin.

How a Crossword Gets Made

Clever Clue of the Month

October 2014
Clue: Animal attacked by bats?........................PINATA
Constructor: Patrick Berry; Editor: Peter Gordon
The Post Puzzler No. 238, Sunday, October 26, 2014

Clever Clue Nominees

Please vote for the best clue from October (either by email or comments below). The Clever Clue of the Month will be announced on Tuesday.

Opening of "An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge"?..NOOSE 

Manhattan architect?.............................BARTENDER

Job for the summer?..............................ADDING

They're wicked...................................OILLAMPS

Elmer's wascally pwey............................WABBIT

Animal attacked by bats?.........................PINATA

Crossword - 1966 unsold game show pilot

Clever Clue of the Month

September 2014

Clue: Use of a two-digit confirmation code?.....PINKYSWEAR
Constructor: James Mulhern; Editor: Will Shortz
NY Times, Saturday, September 6, 2014