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Delving into the Lollapuzzoola 18 Puzzles!
The eighteenth edition of Lollapuzzoola, as is tradition, arrived on a Saturday in August. (I was not in attendance, but I did purchase the Solve at Home puzzle pack.) I finally had a chance to sit down and try my hands at this year’s tournament puzzles, and I was certainly not disappointed. Lollapuzzoola continues to push the envelope with inventive themes and unique spins on how to bring…
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Farewell, Stephen.
In today's blog post, we say goodbye to Broadway legend and puzzle icon Stephen Sondheim!
[Image courtesy of Vanity Fair.] Most people know him as a titan of Broadway and the American stage, the composer and lyricist behind dozens of iconic works, spanning decades. West Side Story. Gypsy. Into the Woods. A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum. (My personal favorite? Assassins.) Even as someone with a degree in theater, I don’t feel qualified to discuss or summarize his impact…
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Delving into the Lollapuzzoola 14 Puzzles!
In today's blog post, we delve into the puzzles from this year's Lollapuzzoola virtual crossword tournament!
The fourteenth edition of Lollapuzzoola, as is tradition, arrived on a Saturday in August, but for the second year in a row, it was hosted online to allow tournament solving from home. I was not in virtual attendance, but I did sign up for the Next Day Division puzzle packet. Last weekend, I finally had a chance to sit down and try my hands at this year’s tournament puzzles, and I was not…
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PuzzleNation is Sponsoring This Year's Lollapuzzoola!
In today's blog post, we discuss our participation in this year's Lollapuzzoola and have a free Crosswords Club Digital puzzle sample to share!
The summer is always a marvelous time for puzzly events. We just had the Boswords tournament, and next weekend, there’s another online crossword tournament awaiting solvers! Lollapuzzoola returns on Saturday, August 21st, and this year, we’re proud to announce that PuzzleNation is one of the tournament’s sponsors! That’s right, we are providing free subscriptions to The Crosswords Club Digital to…
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Delving into the Lollapuzzoola 13 puzzles!
In today's blog post, we delve into the puzzles from the recent Lollapuzzoola 13 crossword tournament!
The thirteenth edition of Lollapuzzoola, as is tradition, arrived on a Saturday in August, but for the first time ever, it was hosted online to allow tournament solving from home. As one of the highlights of the puzzly calendar, I was glad to see it make the virtual jump, as Boswords did before it.
I was not in virtual attendance, but I did sign up for the Next Day Division puzzle packet. Last…
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Lollapuzzoola 13 Lands This Weekend! (Virtually!)
In today's blog post, we discuss tomorrow's Lollapuzzoola 13 virtual crossword tournament!
Yes, “the best tournament held in New York on a Saturday in August” is bringing a New York Saturday in August to you, as Lollapuzzoola 13 goes virtual.
Whether you’ll be solving on that Saturday or as part of the Next Day Division, you’re sure to encounter some top-notch puzzles worthy of the Lollapuzzoola name.
Just look at the constructors involved in this year’s tournament! Stella Zawistowski…
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Lollapuzzoola 13 Is Near!
In today's blog post, we discuss the fast approaching Lollapuzzoola 13 crossword tournament, which is online this year!
Saturday, August 15, marks the thirteenth annual Lollapuzzoola!
The marvelous indie offspring of the American Crossword Puzzle Tournament, Lollapuzzoola is a favorite of both solvers and top constructors, all of whom would normally descend upon New York City to enjoy what can only be described as “the best tournament held in New York on a Saturday in August.”
This year, though, Lollapuzzoola has…
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Crossword Tournament From Your Couch Recap!
In today's blog post, we recap last week's marvelous Crossword Tournament From Your Couch! #couchword
This past weekend was supposed to be the 43rd year of the American Crossword Puzzle Tournament, but that event was postponed due to the ongoing public health crisis.
But something amazing arose from the ashes of those plans. A small, intrepid group of puzzlers worked night and day for more than a week, bringing an at-home crossword tournament to life: Crossword Tournament From Your Couch. (AKA #…
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