Frank Sinatra wrote this letter to New York Times editor Eugene Maleska. The correspondence between them began in the early 80s after he was featured in a crossword puzzle, which he could complete in half an hour.

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If you're a crossword puzzle lover, then the name Will Shortz will require no introduction. The New York Times crossword puzzle editor, and the only known person to hold a degree in enigmatology, is simply legendary.

Alex Hoyt wrote a fascinating post for The Atlantic about how a crossword puzzle is made: Link

The city of Lvov in the Ukraine is home to the world’s largest crossword puzzle.

Clues to the crossword are scattered around the city’s major landmarks and attractions including parks, fountains, and theatres.

Although the crossword – which is 19 squares across and 34 squares high – is far too big to be filled in by hand, the artists responsible have come up with an intriguing way of displaying the answers.

When night falls, fluorescent letters placed inside every square are turned on, revealing the complete solution in a light glow

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From the Upcoming ueue, submitted by Frau.