Crossword style clue set themed for letter loss
Complex puzzle list with across and down clues covering pop culture history geometry and wordplay including names like Mickey Minnie Tinkerbell and McGregor plus references to film music sports and science. Answers involve puns letter removal and abbreviations across diverse categories.
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Mickey
Minnie
McGregor
Threepio’s Pal
Llamas
Llanos
Tinkerbell
Teléfono
Insurance Company
Shopaholic
Lane
Anaheim
Red River Capital
Benedict
Keyhole
Beantown
Problem with today's puzzle contact Steve Green
Readers advised to report issues with today's puzzle to Steve Green at sgreen ocregister com.
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Steve Green
Sgreen
Ocregister.com
Puzzle constructor Krasnick debuts with first solo crossword
Jeffrey S Krasnick of Victoria British Columbia finished in the top 30 at the American Crossword Puzzle Tournament and writes a weekly crossword blog. This is his first published solo puzzle. Email submissions to David Steinberg at cross words ocregister com for publication with a $50 payment upon release.
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Jeffrey S. Krasnick
Victoria
British Columbia
Ameri
Crossword Fiend.com
David Steinberg
Crosswords
Ocregister.com
Guidelines to Submit a Puzzle for OC Register
The Orange County Register welcomes crossword submissions from new and established constructors. Submissions should be thematic 15 x 15 crosswords never published, including online, and comply with standard grid rules. Maximum word count is 78 with up to 42 blocks.
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Orange County Register
Orange County
Puzzles Must Include At Least Three Theme Entries
Puzzle notes demand a consistent set of at least three theme entries with clues. List all theme entries and provide a brief description of the puzzle outlining structure rules and how clues relate to the theme.
Nonthematic Fill Theme Guidance
A cautious note outlining constraints for a puzzle theme. It advises avoiding death drugs sex or disease references and urges moderation with edgy pop culture. It suggests using familiar words phrases and names to appeal to broad audiences.
Novelty Clues Target Monday to Wednesday NYT Level
A set of puzzle clues crafted to align with Monday through Wednesday difficulty in the New York Times style. Each clue emphasizes wordplay, concise definition, and fair surface reading to challenge solvers without veering into obscure obscure territory.
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New York Times
Puzzle submission guide for Orange County Register
Reader guidance directs puzzle submissions to the Orange County Register crosswords page at ocregister.com crossworld. The note emphasizes online submission and access to the complete guidelines on the site.
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Orange County Register
Ocregister.com
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