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2. The New York Times crossword - Wikipedia

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   A full specification sheet listing the paper's requirements for crossword puzzle submission can be found online or by writing to the paper. The Monday–Thursday, and usually Sunday, puzzles have a theme. This is often some sort of connection between at least three long across answers, such as similar types of puns, added letters, or hidden ...

3. Crosswordese - Wikipedia

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   Crosswordese is the group of words frequently found in US crossword puzzles but seldom found in everyday conversation. The words are usually short, three to five letters, with letter combinations which crossword constructors find useful in the creation of crossword puzzles, such as words that start or end with vowels (or both), abbreviations consisting entirely of consonants, unusual ...

4. List of American game shows - Wikipedia

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   Crossword (1966; two unsold pilots hosted by George Fenneman) The Cross-Wits (1975–1980) and its revival, The New Cross Wits (1986–1987) Merv Griffin's Crosswords (2007–2008) The Cube (2021–present; began as a 2010 unsold pilot hosted by Neil Patrick Harris)

5. Wheel of Fortune (American game show) - Wikipedia

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   Most puzzles are common figures of speech. In general, puzzles must be read exactly when solved, except for crossword puzzles (which were added to the show in 2016) where the host gives a clue linking the words and contestants may give the words in any order, so long as all words are given without repeating or adding any. [6]

6. Ken Jennings - Wikipedia

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   Outside of his writing career, Jennings won the rookie division of the American Crossword Puzzle Tournament in 2006. [86] He was an active member of the trivia app FleetWit, regularly playing in the live trivia races. [87] As of March 2018, on average, he had answered 89 percent of questions correctly and has won over $2,000. [88]

7. Countdown (game show) - Wikipedia

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   The programme was presented by Richard Whiteley for 23 years until his death on 26 June 2005. It was then presented by Des Lynam from October 2005 until December 2006, Des O'Connor from January 2007 until December 2008, Jeff Stelling from January 2009 until December 2011 and Nick Hewer from January 2012 until his retirement in June 2021, with Colin Murray standing in for Nick Hewer during part ...