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Seen the movie WORDPLAY? Then you know that crossword puzzle fans are among the friendliest, funniest and most interesting people around. This group brings together Boston area enthusiasts for news and occassional get-togethers.
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 Welcome! Read This First
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WHAT IS THIS GROUP ABOUT? This discussion group is for people in Massachusetts who love crossword puzzles. The primary purpose is organizing occasional social gatherings in the Boston area, but we also occasionally discuss cruciverbal news and topics of local interest. HOW DOES IT WORK? You can read and post messages by email, here on the Google Groups... more »
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Tournament results are up
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Hi everyone,
I've updated the BCPT website with the complete standings - head over
to [link] for the skinny on
Saturday's festivities.
On Saturday Dave Sullivan teasingly referred to the tournament as the
Boston Cru's "Annual Meeting," and of course he's quite right :-)... more »
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Call for competitors, volunteers at BCPT April 23
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Hi everyone,
For those of you not on the Boston Crossword Puzzle Tournament e-mail
list, be sure to stop by http:// [link]
for complete details on the upcoming event. New this year, all
tournament puzzles are by local constructors, and we're doing an on-
stage final, ACPT-style. The website has all the details, including... more »
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BCPT is Saturday, April 23
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Hi everyone,
In case you're not already on the official email list or Facebook
page, mark your calendars for Saturday, April 23, 2011 for the 3rd
annual Boston Crossword Puzzle Tournament. Will Shortz will be again
gracing us with his presence, and it will be the same place and format
as previous years (Harvard Science center, 1 to 4:30 p.m.,... more »
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Boston Crossword Puzzle Tournament next Sunday
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Hi all, In case you are not also on the BCPT email list, I wanted to make sure you all know that the 2nd annual tournament is a week from today at Harvard. All the logistics are the same as last year, and once again we are delighted to welcome Will Shortz as our special guest. This year, one of the tournament puzzles is especially constructed for the... more »
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Joon Pahk puzzle review/interview in NYT Blog
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As many of you know, one of this weekend's BCPT puzzles was by our own Joon Pahk (who was also an organizer of the event). His tournament puzzle ran in today's NYT, and Jim Horne, the Times' crossword blogger, reviewed it positively: [link] In this entry, Jim also links to an interview w/ Joon from last month... more »
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April 5 Tournament update
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Hi all, Primary updates for the April 5 Boston Crossword Puzzle Tournament are being sent on the official email list, but I wanted to send a quick update to the Boston Cru just in case. Please feel free to copy the below announcement and send it out to friends, listservs, etc. -- help us spread the word! And don't forget to sign up for email updates at... more »
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ACPT carpool
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Hello everyone,
Is anyone going to ACPT in Brooklyn and looking for a carpool from the
metro Boston area? I can drive, and take up to three passengers
willing to share gas, tolls, and parking at the Marriott. Also happy
to ride with someone else and contribute cash toward expenses.
I live in Natick, near the West Natick commuter rail stop. I am hoping... more »
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Boston Crossword Puzzle Tournament with special guest Will Shortz, April 5
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*** Announcement *** BOSTON CROSSWORD PUZZLE TOURNAMENT WITH GUEST SPEAKER WILL SHORTZ APRIL 5, 2009 Mark your calendars now for the Boston Crossword Puzzle Tournament on Sunday, April 5 from 1 to 4 p.m. (registration starts at 12 noon). The event, which is open to the community, will be held at Harvard University and is being generously hosted by the Harvard College... more »
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