Constructing the Diagram Constructing the Diagram
Constraints and creativity in a cryptic crossword grid
Apr 12, 2012 / Word Salad / Joshua Kosman and Henri Picciotto
A Puzzler’s Guide to the ‘Nation’ Site A Puzzler’s Guide to the ‘Nation’ Site
Navigation tips and a new blogging schedule.
Apr 9, 2012 / Word Salad / Joshua Kosman and Henri Picciotto
After Words: 3233 After Words: 3233
Notes and commentary on last week's Nation crossword.
Apr 6, 2012 / Word Salad / Joshua Kosman and Henri Picciotto
Only Connect Only Connect
On the relations between parts of a cryptic clue.
Apr 4, 2012 / Word Salad / Joshua Kosman and Henri Picciotto
Hinter Land: 3233 Hinter Land: 3233
A few helpful words for solvers of The Nation's current crossword.
Apr 2, 2012 / Word Salad / Joshua Kosman and Henri Picciotto
After Words: 3232 After Words: 3232
Notes and commentary on last week’s Nation crossword
Mar 30, 2012 / Word Salad / Joshua Kosman and Henri Picciotto
Fair and Square Fair and Square
Our basic philosophical stance on cryptic conventions.
Mar 28, 2012 / Word Salad / Joshua Kosman and Henri Picciotto
Hinter Land: 3232 Hinter Land: 3232
A few helpful words for solvers of The Nation's current crossword.
Mar 26, 2012 / Word Salad / Joshua Kosman and Henri Picciotto
After Words: 3231 After Words: 3231
Notes and commentary on last week’s Nation crossword
Mar 23, 2012 / Word Salad / Joshua Kosman and Henri Picciotto
Crossword Puzzle Theme Park Crossword Puzzle Theme Park
Why some puzzles go beyond a collection of clues.
Mar 21, 2012 / Word Salad / Joshua Kosman and Henri Picciotto