Chapter

Creating Crossword Puzzles Without Black Squares
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09:37 - 12:50 (03:13)

In this episode, the hosts discuss the process of creating crossword puzzles without the use of black squares, requiring the use of 15-letter words across and down.

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The hosts analyze the symmetrical structure of crossword puzzles and how it can be diagonal as well as direct, making it more challenging.
09:37 - 10:39 (01:02)
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Crossword Puzzles
Summary

The hosts analyze the symmetrical structure of crossword puzzles and how it can be diagonal as well as direct, making it more challenging.

Chapter
Creating Crossword Puzzles Without Black Squares
Episode
Crosswords episode, perhaps?
Podcast
Stuff You Should Know
The Amateur Crossword Puzzle League of America had some strict rules for creating crosswords, such as no part of the puzzle can be completely cut off from the rest and using too many black squares is discouraged.
10:39 - 11:51 (01:11)
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Crossword Puzzles
Summary

The Amateur Crossword Puzzle League of America had some strict rules for creating crosswords, such as no part of the puzzle can be completely cut off from the rest and using too many black squares is discouraged.

Chapter
Creating Crossword Puzzles Without Black Squares
Episode
Crosswords episode, perhaps?
Podcast
Stuff You Should Know
In this conversation, the speakers clarify the layout of crossword puzzles and how many words and clues are included in them.
11:51 - 12:50 (00:59)
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Crossword puzzles
Summary

In this conversation, the speakers clarify the layout of crossword puzzles and how many words and clues are included in them.

Chapter
Creating Crossword Puzzles Without Black Squares
Episode
Crosswords episode, perhaps?
Podcast
Stuff You Should Know