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Games World of Puzzles @gamesmagazine.bsky.social · 4h
October’s issue of Games World of Puzzles features a thoughtful Q&A with the notable cruciverbalist Elizabeth C. Gorski. Gorski, who’s also an accomplished musician, recently released a new book combining her two passions: “Crosswords for Classical Music Lovers.” Pick up a copy and check it out!
Q&A with Elizabeth C. Gorski in Games World of Puzzles Magazine, October 2026
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Games World of Puzzles @gamesmagazine.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
“The official Pokémon website describes the Pokémon Professor Program as a ‘global network of passionate and knowledgable fans’ who volunteer their time to help run official Pokémon events.” — Ana Diaz www.theguardian.com/games/2026/s...
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Meet the real-life Pokémon professors, the unsung heroes of competitive monster-battling
They offer advice, referee card games and manage players’ tantrums – we caught up with some of the volunteer profs who keep the competitive game going at this year’s world championships
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Games World of Puzzles @gamesmagazine.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Joel Nanni’s “52-Skiddoo” is a favorite puzzle of ours and often the first one we do when a new issue of Games World of Puzzles arrives. This October, he’s squeezed two toothsome treats into the grid. Have you found them yet?
“52-Skiddoo” Puzzle in Games World of Puzzles Magazine, October 2026
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Games World of Puzzles @gamesmagazine.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
“I want to become a grandmaster as soon as possible, but I’m doing it because I like it, not to just chase records.” — Bodhana Sivanandan www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/o...
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School gate to checkmate: British chess prodigy, 11, is youngest ever woman grandmaster
Bodhana Sivanandan’s father taught her to play age five and soon she was beating ex-champions. Now she is lighting up the Chess Olympiad
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Games World of Puzzles @gamesmagazine.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
October’s issue of Games World of Puzzles is out now. It’s filled with amusing puzzles designed to trick you, although we think solving them will be a real treat. Start with the cover, a spooky spot-the-difference puzzle illustrated by Marcelo Moreno… If you dare!
Cover of Games World of Puzzles Magazine, October 2026
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Games World of Puzzles @gamesmagazine.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
“I think me making this chess set is somehow reclaiming my agency and dignity.” — sculptor Donna Dodson www.inquirer.com/arts/donna-d...
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A large chess board with life-size pieces is posing questions about gender roles and hierarchy
"Match of the Matriarchs," an upcoming show at the Museum for Art in Wood featuring the work of artist sculptor Donna Dodson and others, reimagines the game as an "arena of matriarchal power."
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Games World of Puzzles @gamesmagazine.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Alex Bellos’s latest Monday puzzle is all about classical physics. If you’re curious to give it a try, see below. And remember, no spoilers! www.theguardian.com/science/2026...
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Can you solve it? Isaac Newton’s tower drop puzzle
The problem that changed the world
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Hecate @danademaster.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Also, people have asked about cribbage tournaments. Here is one.
Sign advertising a cribbage tournament at the Spot Bar on October 11 at 1 pm.
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Boatman Cryptics @boatmancryptics.co.uk · 27/09/2026
Last call! I can take one more person on my autumn online masterclass for aspiring setters and advanced solvers if you reply in the next few days ... Release your inner fiendishness over two afternoons on Saturday 7 and 14 November: boatmancryptics.co.uk/crossword-ma...
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Games World of Puzzles @gamesmagazine.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Fred Piscop’s “Split Decisions®” is always a joy to solve. In his latest, found in September’s issue of Games World of Puzzles, several entries stymied us at first. Then everything clicked into place and we had an “Aha!” moment. If you haven’t solved it yet, what are you waiting for?
“Split Decisions®” Puzzles in Games World of Puzzles Magazine, September 2026
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Games World of Puzzles @gamesmagazine.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
“Frankly, unless there’s some kind of grid or spatial element involved, I’m not that great at solving puzzles!” — Manuel Garand escapepuzzler.com/meet-your-ma...
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Meet Your Maker: Manuel Garand, Murdoku // Interview • The Escape Puzzler - Puzzle Game reviews + more!
Manuel Garand is the creator of viral puzzle book sensation Murdoku. With two books published and at least two more in the works, Manuel has big plans for the series.…
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John Lieb @boswords.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
Is registering for the Boswords 2026 Fall Themeless League on your to-do list? Cross it off this weekend by going to boswords.org to register. The fun begins on Monday 9/28 with a Preseason puzzle. Join us to solve themeless puzzles by the fabulous roster below!
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Boatman Cryptics @boatmancryptics.co.uk · 23/09/2026
Very disappointing move by The Independent. Loss of its cryptic crossword will be felt both by readers and by the very many new setters (I’ve taught 33 of them!) for whom it’s been an essential route into professional puzzle setting. @the-independent.com please listen to your readers and reconsider!
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John Henderson @enigmatistelgar.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Did you know that @the-independent.com is planning to shelve its cryptic crossword at the end of October? Get involved, by contacting the Indy directly, by retweeting this post and/or by commenting at fifteensquared.net/2026/09/21/i.... Save the Indy #crossword!!
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Independent Cryptic Crossword – the future – Fifteensquared
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Games World of Puzzles @gamesmagazine.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
You don’t need to dust off your old DVD player to enjoy Shawn Kennedy’s latest puzzle, “The Summary of Our Disc Content.” But it does help to be a movie buff. Pick up the September issue of Games World of Puzzles and see if you can solve it!
“The Summary of Our Disc Content” Puzzle in Games World of Puzzles Magazine, September 2026
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Games World of Puzzles @gamesmagazine.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Andrew Parr introduces a new Japanese logic puzzle in September’s Games World of Puzzles: “Persistence of Memory.” As Parr points out, “this puzzle uses shaded regions to create an intriguing visual framework, making the solve feel fresh and distinctive.” Grab a copy and give ’em a try!
“Persistence of Memory” Puzzles in Games World of Puzzles Magazine, September 2026
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Games World of Puzzles @gamesmagazine.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Make your voice heard! Voting is open to the public until 9/23. See below. www.museumofplay.org/players-choi...
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Player's Choice Ballot - The Strong National Museum of Play
September 16–23, 2026 Which toy do you think is most worthy of joining icons such as LEGO, Monopoly, and the Rubik’s Cube in the National Toy Hall of Fame? Vote below for the one you think best meets ...
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Games World of Puzzles @gamesmagazine.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Joel Nanni’s “Code Crosswords” are always a blast. A little trial and error and some good old-fashioned logic add up to a whole lot of fun. Get September’s issue of Games World of Puzzles and give ’em a try!
“Code Crosswords” in Games World of Puzzles Magazine, September 2026
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Games World of Puzzles @gamesmagazine.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
This upcoming crossword event sounds great!
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John Lieb @boswords.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
Fall is coming ... and with it comes the Boswords 2026 Fall Themeless League! Registration is open at boswords.org. The brilliant constructors below have fun and vibrant puzzles for you! Come solve with us in October and November!
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Games World of Puzzles @gamesmagazine.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Bob Stigger’s “Parting Words” is yet another fiendishly clever variety cryptic that’ll push your mental muscles to their limit. Think you’ve got what it takes to solve it? Then pick up the September issue of Games World of Puzzles and give it your best shot!
“Parting Words,” a Variety Cryptic, in Games World of Puzzles Magazine, September 2026
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Games World of Puzzles @gamesmagazine.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
“One way to ensure a novel gets my attention is a foreword that mentions crosswords, specifically the Guardian’s.” — Alan Connor www.theguardian.com/crosswords/c...
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Crossword editor’s desk: when a theme is literally a theme
EastEnders hides in a Guardian crossword and Guardian crosswords hide in a thriller
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Games World of Puzzles @gamesmagazine.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Couldn’t make it to this year’s American Crossword Puzzle Tournament? No worries; we’ve got you covered. The September issue of Games World of Puzzles includes every crossword from the 2026 ACPT. Grab a copy now and start solving!
The American Crossword Puzzle Tournament Crosswords in Games World of Puzzles Magazine, September 2026
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Games World of Puzzles @gamesmagazine.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
This is a great way of summing up Sudoku: “It’s one of the very few puzzles I can think of that requires no introduction, no words, no guidance. If you just look at that grid, you inherently know what you need to do.” See below for more.
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Games World of Puzzles @gamesmagazine.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
“Q is a short fascicle, but not as trivially so as X, and it’s a favourite among Scrabble players.” —the editors of the new Canadian English Dictionary via @thetyee.ca thetyee.ca/Culture/2026...
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Scrabble Players, Gird Your Loins | The Tyee
A new update to the Canadian English dictionary is underway. First out the gate? The letter Q.
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Games World of Puzzles @gamesmagazine.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Bob Stigger’s “Categorically Speaking” is a seemingly simple wordplay puzzle that’ll leave you scratching your head. Which is a good thing. Grab September’s issue of Games World of Puzzles, keep a good eraser handy, and give it your best shot!
“Categorically Speaking” Puzzle in Games World of Puzzles Magazine, September 2026
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Burrows @happyspacebunny.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
It's 2026, let's make this thing as widespread and accessible as chess has become in recent years!
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Games World of Puzzles @gamesmagazine.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
This is a great group of constructors!
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Games World of Puzzles @gamesmagazine.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Wanna solve some excellent crossword puzzles outdoors? Then check out the 8th Bryant Park Crossword Tournament, which takes place in NYC on Saturday, September 19. Best of all, it’s free! bryantpark.org/calendar/eve...
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Crossword Tournament
Come join us for the 7th Bryant Park Crossword Tournament, outdoors in the park and free as always! Be sure to register at the link on our page.
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Games World of Puzzles @gamesmagazine.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
If you like the idea of camping in theory, but not in practice, we have a suggestion: Give the “Tents” puzzle on the cover of September’s issue of Games World of Puzzles a try. The puzzle is lots of fun, and the illustration—by Lindsay Archer—is awfully cute!
“Tents” Puzzle on the Cover of Games World of Puzzles Magazine, September 2026
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Games World of Puzzles @gamesmagazine.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
“The average age of puzzle makers continues to get younger. For a pastime that was always thought to be so guarded and erudite, it is almost—I’d say a good word for it—democratized.” — Sam Ezersky uvamagazine.org/articles/its...
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It’s all fun and games: How four UVA alumni helped shape the “golden age” of puzzles. Plus: Play our three UVA-themed games.
How four UVA alumni helped shape the “golden age” of puzzles. Plus: Play our three UVA-themed games.
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Games World of Puzzles @gamesmagazine.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Looking forward to reading this article!
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Games World of Puzzles @gamesmagazine.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
“There are people who are intelligent and then, there are puzzle solvers. Their intelligence comes with a reserve of patience, allowing them to see beyond, in between and underneath the surface.” — Trisha Mukherjee indianexpress.com/article/expr...
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Interactive | Why AI can’t beat humans at setting puzzles yet
Meet the setters behind the toughest crossword clues, the art of the perfect ‘aha’ moment, and why technology is not yet a formidable rival to the human mind
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Games World of Puzzles @gamesmagazine.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
Thomas L. McDonald reviewed 007 First Light in September’s issue of Games World of Puzzles. As he noted, “All aspects of the game work together to recreate the rising tension and explosive action that has made James Bond so beloved among fans.” Grade? A!
Review of 007 First Light in Games World of Puzzles Magazine, September 2026
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Games World of Puzzles @gamesmagazine.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
Alex Bellos’s Monday puzzle always gives our mental muscles a good workout. Here’s his latest. See if you can solve it. But, please, no spoilers! www.theguardian.com/science/2026...
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Can you solve it? The fin-tastic fish puzzle
Can you think in 3D?
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Games World of Puzzles @gamesmagazine.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
“Once a community is known to be welcoming to queer and trans folks, it attracts more queer and trans folks, and that’s a lot of what’s happened with Magic.” — Arya Karamchandani, a game designer for Wizards of the Coast www.npr.org/2026/08/26/n...
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How 'Magic: The Gathering' creates transgender community
Magic: The Gathering, the fantasy card game with over 50 million enthusiasts worldwide, has become an important social outlet for some real people: the transgender community.
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Games World of Puzzles @gamesmagazine.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
We’re always delighted to get a fresh batch of “Battleships.” Perhaps that’s because all you need to tackle the solitaire version of this classic paper-and-pencil game are a sharp pencil and a sharper mind. Grab the September issue of Games World of Puzzles and give ’em a shot!
“Battleships” Puzzles in Games World of Puzzles Magazine, September 2026
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Scripps National Spelling Bee @scrippsbee.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
We've been giving students a chance to become everything they can Bee since 1925. Enrolling your school is as easy as A-B-C. Visit spellingbee.com/enroll and start your Bee journey today! 🐝
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Midwest Crossword Tournament @midwestcrossword.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
We are so excited to welcome these excellent constructors to the Midwest Crossword team! Sign up today at midwestgridfest.com to secure your spot. Seats are going very fast!
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Games World of Puzzles @gamesmagazine.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
“Beach Bandits benefits from excellent artwork and a lively element of interaction and decision-making. It’s another light, fun entry from Happy Camper.” — Thomas L. McDonald writing in September’s issue of Games World of Puzzles
Review of Beach Bandits in Games World of Puzzles Magazine, September 2026
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Midis for Minnesota @midisforminnesota.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
Check out the Chicago Sun Times today, featuring a puzzle by @kayebrown.bsky.social as a preview for the @midwestcrossword.bsky.social! Registration will sell out soon, we hear chicago.suntimes.com/games/crossw...
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Crossword
Solve the clues, down and across.
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Games World of Puzzles @gamesmagazine.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
We like to begin each new issue of Games World of Puzzles by tackling Joel Nanni’s “52-Skiddoo.” It’s a good warm up that gets us ready to tackle tougher puzzles. September’s grid includes a particularly apt entry. Have you spotted it yet?
“52-Skiddoo” Puzzle in Games World of Puzzles Magazine, September 2026
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Games World of Puzzles @gamesmagazine.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
Great news, puzzle lovers: The September issue of Games World of Puzzles is on sale now. In addition to many of our regular puzzles, this issue includes all the crosswords from the 2026 American Crossword Puzzle Tournament. Grab a copy and start solving!
Games World of Puzzles Magazine, September 2026
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Games World of Puzzles @gamesmagazine.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
Alex Bellos’s latest puzzle may leave you feeling nostalgic about old game shows. See if you can solve it, but don’t spoil it for others by revealing the answer. Ready? Get started! www.theguardian.com/science/2026...
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Can you solve it? A new goat for puzzledom’s GOAT
Take this puzzle by the horns
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Games World of Puzzles @gamesmagazine.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
“The art is very highly realistic. It’s not cartoony or stylized. It’s all about rendering. You know, make a dragon look like it could come right out of the wall at you.” — Alayna Danner, an illustrator at Magic: The Gathering www.marketplace.org/story/2026/0...
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How Magic: The Gathering cards come to life
Meet the professionals behind Magic: The Gathering’s fantastical worlds.
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Games World of Puzzles @gamesmagazine.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
“The Inside Scoop,” a new puzzle by Shawn Kennedy, combines crossword-style clues, anagrams, and hidden messages. It’s a heck of a lot of fun, too. Grab the August issue of Games World of Puzzles and see if you can solve it!
“The Inside Scoop” Puzzle in Games World of Puzzles Magazine, August 2026
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Games World of Puzzles @gamesmagazine.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
We couldn’t agree more: “Crosswords have endured in the public eye and in the hearts of puzzlers because of the endless creativity they represent. A clever mind can take a crossword places solvers didn’t expect, challenging and delighting them in equal measure.”
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Games World of Puzzles @gamesmagazine.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
“I think that people love games and they want to be together.” — Sandy Gunn, co-founder of the Vancouver-based Lucky Tile www.ctvnews.ca/lifestyle/ar...
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New generations of Canadians are obsessed with this centuries-old pastime
Traditionally popular among older generations and in Asian cultures, the centuries-old Chinese game of mahjong has now been drawing fans from a variety of backgrounds.
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Games World of Puzzles @gamesmagazine.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
“Code Crosswords” puzzles combine a little bit of guessing, a little bit of logic, and a whole lot of fun. Joel Nanni’s latest is in the August issue of Games World of Puzzles. Grab a sharp pencil, a good eraser, and get started!
“Code Crosswords” Puzzles in Games World of Puzzles Magazine, August 2026
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Guinevere 🎲🎲 @guineverecryptic.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
It’s here! 😁😁 The eagle has landed! Already read the lovely interview with @mickhodgkin.bsky.social and the blurbs about the setters! Looking forward to solving - and hearing how others enjoy it too! #cryptic #crossword @unchcrosswords.com
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