Variety cryptic time! This is a 12x11 puzzle titled "Entertainment Options." No PUZ file this week; instead, I've prepared two PDF versions of the puzzle - an Easier version with standard cryptic enumerations, and a Harder version that only gives general notations like (2 wds.) or (Hyph.) when applicable. I'd recommend solving the Easier version if you're newer at variety cryptics. If you're a veteran to these, solve the Harder version.
Cryptic #12 - PDF (HARDER)
Cryptic #12 - PDF (EASIER)
Cryptic #12 - SOLUTION
Intro to Cryptics - PDF
Congrats to Dan Feyer on a record-setting eighth win at the American Crossword Puzzle Tournament! I'll go ahead and crown Dan as "speed solver of the decade." Eight ACPT titles in the 2010s ain't too shabby. What will the 2020s hold?
Happy solving!
-Andrew
Hi Andrew,
ReplyDeleteHaven't dug into this one yet but want to express my condolences for St. Cloud State - I wasn't able to watch but following on Twitter it felt like one of those slow-motion disasters. Thanks as always for the puzzles!