Subject: S/M/L Crossword Challenge - COMPLETE
Posted by: kyleisalive
Date: Jul 05 21
As one crossword challenge is completed, another one magically appears.
In this challenge in July 2021, you are required to create three interconnected symmetrical crosswords: One small, one medium, one large. They are connected in two ways. The first is by title. The title of each one should indicate they are part of a series. (That's the easy bit). The second is to have at least one word of six letters or more that is the same word in each crossword but each time is has a different clue.
For instance, let's say that the 'connecting' word is GERMANY. The three clues are: Berlin is the capital; France's neighbour; and, Invaded Poland, 1939.
An example of connected titles include: A Small Crossword on Europe; A Medium Crossword on Europe; and, A Large Crossword on Europe.
There are a few other criteria to consider:
1. Any category you like EXCEPT General (The three crosswords do not need to be in the same category).
2. Minimum 70% white square content, no two letters words, no airport codes as clues, please.
3. Don't forget that symmetry is required.
4. We need to get this challenge finished by the end of July so we can post the next challenge. Please try to get all three written in this time frame.
Specific instructions
1. When submitting your crossword please use the 'Option Note to Editor:' box to indicate:
a. This is one of your challenge crosswords
b. Include the common word, its location and the clue.
c. If this is your second or third crossword carry the same details over from the previous crossword so on the third crossword, all three clues will appear in this box.
2. When your crossword goes online, come back to this thread and post the details so we can link the three together and hyperlink them in the header.
OK, that's enough - Get cracking! Good luck.
Submissions:
1nn1 - Small / Medium / Large
Bernie73 - Small / Medium / Large
CmdrK - Small / Medium / Large
Creedy - Small / Medium / Large
Fifiona81 - Small / Medium / Large
Godwit - Small / Medium / Large
Leith90 - Small / Medium / Large
Moonraker2 - Small / Medium / Large
Pollucci19 - Small / Medium / Large
Psnz - Small / Medium / Large
Psnz - Small / Medium / Large
Psnz - Small / Medium / Large
VegemiteKid - Small / Medium / Large
Windrush - Small / Medium / Large
Windrush - Small / Medium / Large
Posted by: kyleisalive
Date: Jul 05 21
As one crossword challenge is completed, another one magically appears.
In this challenge in July 2021, you are required to create three interconnected symmetrical crosswords: One small, one medium, one large. They are connected in two ways. The first is by title. The title of each one should indicate they are part of a series. (That's the easy bit). The second is to have at least one word of six letters or more that is the same word in each crossword but each time is has a different clue.
For instance, let's say that the 'connecting' word is GERMANY. The three clues are: Berlin is the capital; France's neighbour; and, Invaded Poland, 1939.
An example of connected titles include: A Small Crossword on Europe; A Medium Crossword on Europe; and, A Large Crossword on Europe.
There are a few other criteria to consider:
1. Any category you like EXCEPT General (The three crosswords do not need to be in the same category).
2. Minimum 70% white square content, no two letters words, no airport codes as clues, please.
3. Don't forget that symmetry is required.
4. We need to get this challenge finished by the end of July so we can post the next challenge. Please try to get all three written in this time frame.
Specific instructions
1. When submitting your crossword please use the 'Option Note to Editor:' box to indicate:
a. This is one of your challenge crosswords
b. Include the common word, its location and the clue.
c. If this is your second or third crossword carry the same details over from the previous crossword so on the third crossword, all three clues will appear in this box.
2. When your crossword goes online, come back to this thread and post the details so we can link the three together and hyperlink them in the header.
OK, that's enough - Get cracking! Good luck.
Submissions:
1nn1 - Small / Medium / Large
Bernie73 - Small / Medium / Large
CmdrK - Small / Medium / Large
Creedy - Small / Medium / Large
Fifiona81 - Small / Medium / Large
Godwit - Small / Medium / Large
Leith90 - Small / Medium / Large
Moonraker2 - Small / Medium / Large
Pollucci19 - Small / Medium / Large
Psnz - Small / Medium / Large
Psnz - Small / Medium / Large
Psnz - Small / Medium / Large
VegemiteKid - Small / Medium / Large
Windrush - Small / Medium / Large
Windrush - Small / Medium / Large
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Creedy 
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Apparently it's not political correctness. It now won't accept "Daylight" on the side. I'm going to go clear out the PC's memory etc - and try again with Daffodils to see what happens. Reply #41. Jul 08 21, 4:50 AM |
| Creedy
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Nope - it isn't taking anything. What's going on with it, Kyle, do you know? Same message all the time, no matter what words/words I put in: An Unexpected Error has Occurred We are unable to continue because an error has occurred. The administrators have been notified of the problem. Please hit back on your browser to continue. Reply #42. Jul 08 21, 5:32 AM |
windrush
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I vaguely recall something similar happening to me some years back. Dunno whether it was a bad package of info between my computer and the FT interface. I eventually deleted the whole crossword (entirely), restarted my computer and started a new crossword from scratch. I have no idea what part of that was the charm, but it worked for me. Reply #43. Jul 08 21, 6:14 AM |
spanishliz
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In case it was a site-wide problem, I've just tried putting those words around the edges of a test template, and they were accepted. Maybe someone who knows more about the inner workings of this sort of thing can make a suggestion? Reply #44. Jul 08 21, 6:58 AM |
| Creedy
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It's working again. It was probably some error I did, otherwise others would have the same issue :) Reply #45. Jul 08 21, 7:03 AM |
| Creedy
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Here's the first one, though. I did the largest one first. https://www.funtrivia.com/crossword/play.cfm?gid=8411Reply #46. Jul 08 21, 7:07 AM |
kyleisalive
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Re: "What's going on with it, Kyle, do you know?" Stumped. Reply #47. Jul 08 21, 9:02 AM |
| Creedy
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Kyle, don't worry about it - but thank you. I think - but not sure - because I did the 17x17 crossword first, that, when I did the 15x15, I typed in the wrong numbers for the clue. I tried it a couple of times and think that's it. I put in Row 1, Column 17 - instead of Row 1, Column 15. Poor little crossword template. I feel really mean blaming it :( Reply #48. Jul 08 21, 9:33 AM |
Godwit
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Oh believe me, poor little crossword template has taken a lot more guff than that over the years, Creedy! Very thick skin. :) Reply #49. Jul 08 21, 12:57 PM |
| windrush
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While I'm waiting for my set to go online, do you only want one set from each author, or can I go ahead and start writing another set? Reply #50. Jul 08 21, 4:06 PM |
psnz
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I'm interested in the answer to #50. I'd assume the latter but we'll have to see. Reply #51. Jul 08 21, 7:05 PM |
| kyleisalive
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There's likely zero harm in a second set, but I would recommend getting one set done at a time. Splitting them out only means the possibility of stretching this challenge longer than the timeline set out. Reply #52. Jul 08 21, 7:12 PM |
| Godwit
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sign me up please Reply #53. Jul 08 21, 7:17 PM |
| windrush
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Well, as I said, my first set is complete. How many sets do you need for your challenge? If it's lots, we can write them quickly enough. I would hope you might have a full complement of editors back soon to check our submissions. Reply #54. Jul 08 21, 10:46 PM |
| kyleisalive
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To be honest, it's not really a matter of need-- we're not out to meet a quota. It's just a matter of people taking the prompt if they'd like to and challenging themselves in a group setting with unique parameters. You shouldn't feel obligated. As for having the full compliment of editors, unfortunately I can't account for the events happening in our editors' lives and force them to the queues. Sometimes things happen that pull us away, but such are priorities. We can only really ask for patience. As far as I can tell, there are no crosswords in the queue that have waited more than 48 hours (the longest waiting is just over 36 hours by the clock I'm provided)-- and that's not an unreasonable wait. Edit to add: One thing to remind is that all authors (editors included) are subject to the queue. We're not here to rush things out. We get to every submission and when there are significant backlogs-- if they ever come along (which they rarely do since our editors are communicative of absences)-- then we have senior staff who are able to stand in. And sometimes, wait times are longer for different circumstances, for instance when puzzles/quizzes are tagged for specific editors or need to be discussed for categorization or contents. Anything can happen. I might recommend checking our EPF Series-- especially the ones on the queue and crosswords as they go into a bit more detail. Reply #55. Jul 08 21, 10:54 PM |
| Creedy
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Lord, I'd go nuts trying to work out a second set with those restrictions on it. Not being able to use General, ie. General is relaxing (said the actress to the bishop), but the other categories require more focus. Reply #56. Jul 08 21, 11:02 PM |
| windrush
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https://www.funtrivia.com/crossword/play.cfm?gid=8397 My first puzzle is online. Reply #57. Jul 09 21, 6:45 AM |
moonraker2
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Second one now up and running - on a medium grid. https://www.funtrivia.com/crossword/play.cfm?gid=8416 Reply #58. Jul 09 21, 6:51 AM |
| psnz
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My first puzzle, "A Small Whiff!" https://www.funtrivia.com/crossword/play.cfm?gid=8415 Reply #59. Jul 09 21, 10:41 PM |
1nn1
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To answer #50 and #51, please complete one entire set before starting your second. This is a challenge with an endpoint and you wouldn't want to be stuck with having to do two large themed CWs in the last week of the challenge. If you do decide to go again, i would advise you to do the most difficult (ie the Large) one first and get it out the way. Reply #60. Jul 10 21, 12:41 AM |
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