Among other hobbies I took up when I retired from teaching 20 years ago, was NYT Sunday Xwords. Not an avid puzzler, I enjoyed them and usually got through one in a day or so of casual effort. Recently I found a compilation of puzzles published since 2000 and I found them much harder. Takes several days and some help from my wife and even an occasional peek at the answer sheet. Finally figured out the change. In short, I have less knowledge of events of the past 20 years than of the 55 that went before. Language and terminology have changed, as have many societal mores and standards. I suspect that the next batch will be beyond my comprehension. Will be interesting to find out.
Well yeah!! The NYT puzzles get harder as the week goes on. I can usually finish them through Thursday, sometimes Friday and every now and then Saturday. The Sunday one I piddle with throughout the week. Fun!
Bilan almost 6 years ago
Points to Jef for knowing that the Saturday crossword puzzle is technically more difficult than Sunday’s.
sandpiper almost 6 years ago
Among other hobbies I took up when I retired from teaching 20 years ago, was NYT Sunday Xwords. Not an avid puzzler, I enjoyed them and usually got through one in a day or so of casual effort. Recently I found a compilation of puzzles published since 2000 and I found them much harder. Takes several days and some help from my wife and even an occasional peek at the answer sheet. Finally figured out the change. In short, I have less knowledge of events of the past 20 years than of the 55 that went before. Language and terminology have changed, as have many societal mores and standards. I suspect that the next batch will be beyond my comprehension. Will be interesting to find out.
tdidog almost 6 years ago
Is that a crossword puzzle plant?
Last Rose Of Summer Premium Member almost 6 years ago
And knowing the answers are on line!
Senex almost 6 years ago
NYT is too straightforward. Try Times of London.
Zev almost 6 years ago
With a Saturday puzzle, Mom is going to have free time until next month.
amethyst52 Premium Member almost 6 years ago
Well yeah!! The NYT puzzles get harder as the week goes on. I can usually finish them through Thursday, sometimes Friday and every now and then Saturday. The Sunday one I piddle with throughout the week. Fun!