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Constructing => General Discussion => Topic started by: louielarry on January 27, 2009, 03:00:47 PM
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Hi. I'm also a beginner puzzle constructor. I have a puzzle I think is ready to go except for a concern I have over the answer, GERDAS. I have tried several times to change this answer but seem to be stuck with the G-E-R-D for sure. I wanted to use it with the clue, "Hitler's secretary, Christian, and others". I didn't know if Hitler was a forbidden reference for a crossword puzzle -- sort of like a disease. Any thoughts? Thanks.
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Hey.
Hitler has been used in a few clues (http://www.cruciverb.com/data.php?pattern=*&clueword=hitler&o=answer&op=searchclues_result) over the years, so I don't think that would be a problem. The bigger problem from my pount of view, is that the name is just not well-known enough. Couple that with the fact that editors don't like plurals of names as it is, and you've got a problem.
If it were me, I would rework the grid to get rid of that area. Sorry ...
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Thanks. I appreciate the advice. I'll take another look at it.