The Nation Cryptic Crossword Forum

Solutions and comments on the weekly cryptic crossword puzzles set by Joshua Kosman (Trazom) and Henri Picciotto (Hot), published in The Nation magazine. Also weekly links to other cryptic and variety crosswords including solutions to New York Times cryptic, diagramless, and puns & anagrams puzzles.

Friday, February 28, 2014

Wall Street Journal hint grid: March 1, 2014

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Having trouble with the variety puzzle in this weekend’s Wall Street Journal?  A lot of solvers have some trepidation when faced with a puzz...

Wall Street Journal solution: March 1, 2014

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Below the fold is the solution to this weekend’s Wall Street Journal variety puzzle: “Belt Line” by Patrick Berry. When you’re through wit...

Solve like Sondheim

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Double issue last week, no new puzzle this week, so let’s go to the archives. Last Friday’s Wall Street Journal included a feature on Shel...
Monday, February 24, 2014

Fumble!!! (Solution No. 3,315)

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The solution and annotation to The Nation puzzle No. 3,315 is below the fold.   I told my partner about five minutes into yesterday’s gam...
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Sunday, February 23, 2014

Closing ceremonies (Sunday brunch: February 23, 2014)

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With the Olympics winding down, it’s time to look back on the past two weeks’ action.  The hockey was fabulous (aside from the USA letdown i...
Saturday, February 22, 2014

Wall Street Journal hint grid: February 22, 2014

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This weekend’s Wall Street Journal variety puzzle is a cryptic by Hex.  Some solvers might find it a little intimidating because the grid is...

Wall Street Journal solution: February 22, 2014

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Below the fold is the solution to this weekend’s Wall Street Journal variety puzzle: a cryptic by Cox and Rathon called Feature Event. Onc...
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