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slipjig3 ([personal profile] slipjig3) wrote2009-12-31 01:13 pm

SQUEEEEE!

So, that puzzle I sent to Will Shortz at the New York Times, the one he sent back for another revision? I cranked out a revision that I was only semi-happy with and e-mailed him the grid; he responded yesterday, saying that it still had some problems, and asked if I'd have another go at it. Encouraging.

So this morning, I whacked my head against the desk for an hour or so and fixed what needed fixin'. I wasn't completely happy with it, and told Will so, but I solved more problems than I created, and crossed my fingers.

An hour later, he wrote back with some very kind words, and one absolutely beautiful one:

"Yes."

My gods. A Sunday New York Times crossword. By me. This is my Channel crossing, my Everest. I may never stop dancing.

[identity profile] marmota.livejournal.com 2009-12-31 07:43 pm (UTC)(link)
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Across
1. Sweet

[identity profile] slipjig.livejournal.com 2010-01-01 05:30 pm (UTC)(link)
Funny you should post this: that answer word's actually in the final puzzle. (Aiee, sorry, should've spoiler-warned that.)