tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post6273156682256394415..comments2024-03-28T12:49:16.793-04:00Comments on Rex Parker Does the NYT Crossword Puzzle: Finally, a FAQRex Parkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16145707733877505087noreply@blogger.comBlogger40125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-74010821253082461452009-10-05T15:02:31.513-04:002009-10-05T15:02:31.513-04:00In No. 0827 don't 'get' "first th...In No. 0827 don't 'get' "first through seventh row". Bands? <br />AnonymousAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-2281572868951007592009-05-28T02:07:03.015-04:002009-05-28T02:07:03.015-04:00Is this your main occupation? And do you ever crea...Is this your main occupation? And do you ever create puzzles yourself? <br /><br />Thank you for your help and comments on the puzzles!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-49614670618689382782009-03-12T21:57:00.000-04:002009-03-12T21:57:00.000-04:00Really!!! No comment on censors have STDs. Was I ...Really!!! No comment on censors have STDs. Was I the only one to find the humor?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-79667559708404906002008-12-13T11:49:00.000-05:002008-12-13T11:49:00.000-05:00Where can I get answers for NY Times crosswords as...Where can I get answers for <I>NY Times</I> crosswords as old as five years, preferably for free? I'm currently about four years behind in doing these puzzles. I cut them out of the <I>Dallas Morning News</I> and toss them in a box. Even though I don't save the Monday puzzles, there are quite a few in there, and they're out of sequence. So when I get stuck for an answer, there's little hope of finding it quickly.Lemastrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01960283969022248863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-44078216220773253932008-11-27T15:26:00.000-05:002008-11-27T15:26:00.000-05:00How can you know when a puzzle is going to have a ...How can you know when a puzzle is going to have a "rebus" element?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-81142532382637058472008-11-14T12:06:00.000-05:002008-11-14T12:06:00.000-05:00I'm not sure what made me try my first NYT crosswo...I'm not sure what made me try my first NYT crossword about a week ago, but I'm addicted! I've been doing puzzles in those EASY CROSSWORD books for years and just assumed that the puzzles in the paper would be too hard. Well, I was indeed overwhelmed so I Googled a clue (is that considered cheating?) and your link came up. I love your site! I have found that you get irritated by the same clues that I do and your explanations have helped me immensely! Thank you so much!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-60061416386599695572008-07-27T02:59:00.000-04:002008-07-27T02:59:00.000-04:00If I may make a suggestion, I find myself wikipedi...If I may make a suggestion, I find myself wikipedia'ing a lot of things, especially people I don't know of yet, and I was thinking if you made certain things hyperlinks to wikipedia or any other place that provides information to those of us not privy yet, it would make my personal experience better. Thanks for this site!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-32135412622232619692008-07-12T02:22:00.000-04:002008-07-12T02:22:00.000-04:00Rex, your blog has become an essential tool since ...Rex, your blog has become an essential tool since I stumbled across it while Googling for answers a few weeks ago. I grew up solving the Sydney Morning Herald cryptic crossword daily, then lost interest for a couple of decades, and am now a rusted on NYT lover. Best investment of $6 ever. Naturally I have an obsessive approach: first run through all the clues in order, generally picking up about a third, then go back and work on the crosses. By then I'm usually half done. Then I Google - the only way a Sydneysider can pick up references to US team sports, geography, politics. That sometimes finishes it, more often there are a few toughies. Only then do I consult the Oracle...qvhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14166953775920575544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-37393421954733171692008-06-21T00:00:00.000-04:002008-06-21T00:00:00.000-04:00I am a frustrated syndicated solver. On my freque...I am a frustrated syndicated solver. On my frequent visits to NY, I do solve direct. This is tantamount to peaking at Christmas gifts under the tree!!<BR/>Thank you, Rex for your time and your genuine love of the "game". You certainly understand "hands off my crossword puzzle" to all family members and visitors. <BR/>Agree with your rating. There are some Tuesday/Wednesdays that are bugaboos!claugrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02817719175152754221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-59642397002772111982008-06-19T18:33:00.000-04:002008-06-19T18:33:00.000-04:00You are a god-send. I am finishing up puzzles that...You are a god-send. I am finishing up puzzles that have been piling up on my coffee table. Why didn't I find you sooner????Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-78453481566065092882008-06-19T12:45:00.000-04:002008-06-19T12:45:00.000-04:00I first found your blog via crossword fiend. At fi...I first found your blog via crossword fiend. At first I came to you for answers now I visit often just to see what you have to say. Don't change you're wonderful they way you are!crackuphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02449230739635132721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-44591001619281023112008-05-13T06:21:00.000-04:002008-05-13T06:21:00.000-04:00Most people who read this site are in fact reading...Most people who read this site are in fact reading it in syndication. I read every comment (they're all sent to me as mail). As of now, syndication solvers comment in the same place original solvers do.<BR/><BR/>rpRex Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16145707733877505087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-45752263713742231732008-05-12T23:23:00.000-04:002008-05-12T23:23:00.000-04:00I live in Syndicationville. Although I enjoy readi...I live in Syndicationville. Although I enjoy reading the blog, by the time my puzzle is there, I'm old and stale (6 weeks for daily, 1 week for Sunday).<BR/><BR/>Assuming I have something really, really pithy to say, should I go ahead and put it in that day's blog or is that assigning it to obvlivion? Is there some appropriate place for syndicationers to post?embienhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01991001167394653649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-5379661528337243792008-04-18T13:11:00.000-04:002008-04-18T13:11:00.000-04:00Love the site. I generally visit on Fridays or Sat...Love the site. I generally visit on Fridays or Saturdays when I am uncertain about an answer. It is really rewarding to find that you almost always object to the clue that baffles me. Today, "Films are shown in them - Nabes" is one example!OISKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16808675378318214461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-41817895067187795202008-03-29T20:40:00.000-04:002008-03-29T20:40:00.000-04:00Found your site a few weeks back when I Googled an...Found your site a few weeks back when I Googled an inane NYT Friday clue. The commentary on the clues based upon the author of the puzzles is unique. Don't change a thing!NIETSNEREMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11436749158769347351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-46084791315034038502008-03-23T11:49:00.000-04:002008-03-23T11:49:00.000-04:00I find it hard to be critical of something that is...I find it hard to be critical of something that is such fun, and such a good learning experience! So, to the people who criticize . . move on, get over it and enjoy the process!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-83613103343728726182008-03-15T16:03:00.000-04:002008-03-15T16:03:00.000-04:00Hello all -- I've just found this blog and love it...Hello all -- I've just found this blog and love it. So I have a question. When you talk about solving the puzzle & your solving times, do y'all consider googling for answers cheating? I do it when I get completely stuck, but then I don't feel like I really solved the puzzle on my own. Thanks, BarbAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-37878042164035387692008-03-10T13:05:00.000-04:002008-03-10T13:05:00.000-04:00See #15, above.rpSee #15, above.<BR/><BR/>rpRex Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16145707733877505087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-91366803146475786642008-03-10T13:00:00.000-04:002008-03-10T13:00:00.000-04:00After each title, you put a clue (or sometimes two...After each title, you put a clue (or sometimes two) in parentheses. What is the purpose of this? Is it a clue you found particularly interesting/vexing/horrible/something else?Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00171861559623640854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-18404191359328479902008-03-08T14:34:00.000-05:002008-03-08T14:34:00.000-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00171861559623640854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-91755717789693205802008-03-02T21:59:00.000-05:002008-03-02T21:59:00.000-05:00I just discovered your blog and I love it! I can u...I just discovered your blog and I love it! I can usually only finish the NY Times on my own through Wednesday (the day I finished the Sunday puzzle with only three Google searches of the names of people I'd never heard of was the proudest of my life), but I think this blog will help me learn more about the types of clues that appear.Copy Editorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18152273437083075422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-55350129173249611092008-02-22T03:09:00.000-05:002008-02-22T03:09:00.000-05:00It's 3am....egads. I meant "feeling very BUFF!! I'...It's 3am....egads. I meant "feeling very BUFF!! I'm sticking with you, Rex, most excellent teacher and zen puzzler.+wordphanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05693465770426693314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-25589470381409493332008-02-22T03:04:00.000-05:002008-02-22T03:04:00.000-05:00Thanks for making me feel great about myself! I wa...Thanks for making me feel great about myself! I was all over this puzzle, feeling very bluff, brain-wise, then into the mire of...well, you know. As Maxwell Smart used to say, "missed it by that much!"<BR/>You are most certainly the man.+wordphanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05693465770426693314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-78801968883846041632008-02-18T21:53:00.000-05:002008-02-18T21:53:00.000-05:00This is such a sweet blog. Love what you write. ...This is such a sweet blog. Love what you write. I'm too impatient to wait for the next day's paper to see the answers after I've given up... this is instant gratification. Also so fun to read. Keep it up. PeaceK-Money Mertzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05790268401856482703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-80531030383634638502008-02-14T10:07:00.000-05:002008-02-14T10:07:00.000-05:00I have medium speed DSL, and have noticed your web...I have medium speed DSL, and have noticed your web page loads take 30-60 seconds, even when returning to the page during the same session.<BR/><BR/>Is anyone else having issues?<BR/>Any advice?<BR/>LH in CAAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com