Matt Gaffney

Loved it, large print and common sense clues.

This is a revealing look into the world of cruciverbalism, particularly the top-level puzzle constructors and how their thematic ideas translate into first-class grids with wonderfully clever cluing. Two examples of such clues are: "The fin man?"--answer "Abe" (Lincoln on the five dollar bill--a "fin") and "Once but not twice"--answer "numero" ("Once" is the Spanish word for eleven). The following clue created by the great Henry Hook hasn't made it into a grid yet (and probably never will show more unless the editor is really willing to push the envelope): "Kind of cute?"--answer "electro". show less

quick and easy