tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925686079259728342.post1341943865778003789..comments2024-03-11T21:41:58.342-04:00Comments on The New York Times Crossword in Gothic: 08.03.08 -- Off With Their Heads!DONALDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17398968047673788006noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925686079259728342.post-89487318267981184782008-08-07T18:41:00.000-04:002008-08-07T18:41:00.000-04:00True, but not everyone catches on, and those who d...True, but not everyone catches on, and those who do get that "aha" moment.DONALDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17398968047673788006noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925686079259728342.post-24154309219528094572008-08-03T18:58:00.000-04:002008-08-03T18:58:00.000-04:00I liked the puzzle. It was a clever construction....I liked the puzzle. It was a clever construction. The problem with repitition in the answers is that when you get half or more of the answer the rest is a gimmie. For example: if the theme clue is MODERN INSULTS and every answer begins with DIS, such as DISappear, (to criticize someones looks), DISfunction, (To criticize the useage), DISmay, (to criticizt the 5th month), etc. There is nothing to figure out once you get the theme. <BR/>In this puzzle, 15 word answers have half as a gimmie - which makes it very easy!!!alanrichardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06395356843823270129noreply@blogger.com