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27th Annual Crossword Puzzle Contest: With New York Times Crossword Puzzle Editor Will Shortz
Event Details
Enjoy a word game-filled afternoon with Will Shortz, New York Times crossword puzzle editor. Participants will strive to solve three puzzles during a set time for a chance to compete in the final round. Special wordplay games for the group will make the day even more fun!
There is a $35 fee to participate. Tickets will go on sale Monday, December 1, at 10 am. Seats are limited. Spectators are discouraged until the final round.
Please plan to arrive at least 30 minutes before the contest begins to check in.
Why You Should Come
Because Westport's annual crossword puzzle contest is always fun! And you get to compete with other puzzle enthusiasts and learn from America's greatest puzzle master!
Volunteers Needed!
Want to volunteer to work at the event or have questions? Contact Jennifer Keller at [email protected].
About Will Shortz
Will Shortz has been the puzzle master for NPR's Weekend Edition Sunday since the program's start in 1987, crossword editor of The New York Times since 1993, editor of Games magazine for 15 years, and the founder and director of the American Crossword Puzzle Tournament, which has been held annually since 1978. He also founded the World Puzzle Championship in 1992, and he co-founded the World Puzzle Federation in 1999.
Will sold his first puzzle professionally when he was just 14 years old to Venture, a denominational youth magazine. At age 16, he became a regular contributor to Dell puzzle publications. To date, Will is the author or editor of more than 500 puzzle books!
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