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"Short words that are vowel-heavy are very useful for puzzle makers," Mr. Shortz said.
Even so, everyone remembers to show up for puzzle 7, the last one that all competitors solve together.
Others ask for a willingness to think outside the box or some degree of intelligence for puzzle solving.
Many thanks to Will Shortz for being so hard to "excite," his always polite rejections, and all that he does for puzzle lovers everywhere.
Through the process I developed a great appreciation for puzzle constructors and the patience it takes to create a good one.
WEDNESDAY'S PUZZLE — If you've ever wondered how your favorite constructors come up with their ideas for puzzle themes, wonder no more.
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Puzzle-solvers are not allowed a book or periodical purely for puzzle-solvers, and old ladies who complain about drafts, etc.
What the movies have in common for puzzle-solving purposes is that the titles all have the word "DATE" in them, where the letters "D," "A," "T" and "E" are in order but are noncontiguous.
This clever mechanic can be used for puzzle-solving by, for instance, burrowing to the top of pillars too high for Mario's jumping abilities, or for boss-battles, in which you have to time and position your burrowing to hit creatures' vulnerable parts.
SUNDAY'S PUZZLE — Wow, what a weekend for puzzles.
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