« Learning grammar from Billy Bob Thornton | Main | Until we meet again » The thrill of the crossword02 Mar 2009 10:42 am Watching Tyler Hinman win the American Crossword Puzzle Tournament, yesterday, may not be as riveting as watching championship basketball, or even golf -- but the mood is definitely the same. The crucial clues were "Basic," 8 letters = Alkaline and "Item in stocks," 4 letters = Bone Blogger Eric Berlin has written a report of the finals that does make them seem riveting. How appropriate that a contest about words comes even more vividly alive in words than it does in pictures. Comments (6)
Oh, believe me, it is more exciting than watching golf or basketball. Or any sport except Hockey. 
to Barbara Wallraff:
Did the Atlantic give up on this blog?
Maybe it's a monthly blog now? Seriously, though, if the blog is done, take it down. Seems rather amateur to let it just sit here decaying, with no new posts and no explanations. And The Atlantic usually isn't amateur.
Sweet justice -- a double post from the guy slinging around the word "amateur."
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Thanks for the link, and the compliment.
Eric
Posted by Eric Berlin | March 3, 2009 1:38 PM