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General Support / Re: Question about submitting to various. publications
« Last post by mmcbs on September 10, 2024, 04:31:14 PM »
Yes, the protocol is to submit to one publisher and wait for a response before submitting it to another. Most constructors keep a log of what they've submitted so they can track the activity accurately. Frankly, I no longer submit to publishers who do not respond for months. The link below shows the expected response time for most of them. As you can see, most profess to reply within a month or so. Newsday does not mention response time, but I can tell you that a response to a theme query is fairly prompt (don't send completed puzzle).

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/12HGynb2VpJR2akQPT7iCMUBXxqcwzmk3kJjic8F24Kk/edit?fbclid=IwAR0lO_E_1S37atCLmpTJUhtn5EZ6iBPmlnrglwOMxqhLr8LkgRlY_5W1cVE&gid=0#gid=0
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General Support / Question about submitting to various. publications
« Last post by sjhaertel on September 10, 2024, 04:19:58 PM »
I am in a quandry with respect to submitting puzzles for publication.  Most publishers say that they will own the copyright to the puzzle if they accept it.

But, decision turn-around can be months.  Am I constrained to submit a puzzle to one publisher at a time until I get a NO decision, then I can submit it to another publisher?

Seems to me that I'm not the only one in this boat.

Thanks in advance!!
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Software / Technical / Re: Tool for Creating Themeless Stacks?
« Last post by allanpetter on September 10, 2024, 06:37:24 AM »
My suggestion would be to attempt auto-generating words in the direction you want the stack to go and then integrating it with the remaining grid elements.   stone retaining wall
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General Discussion / Re: Newbie puzzle help
« Last post by allanpetter on September 10, 2024, 06:33:46 AM »
It might be difficult to create a themed crossword puzzle, especially when using specialized jargon. Crossword building software like Crossfire might assist you in reaching your objective. nyc engagement photographers
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General Discussion / Re: Theme database
« Last post by erstdolphin on September 09, 2024, 09:56:07 PM »
While there's no official theme database, resources like XWord Info and Cruciverb track NYT crosswords and other published puzzles. You can search there to see if similar themes have been used before finalizing yours.
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General Discussion / Re: Literary Agents for Puzzle Books
« Last post by erstdolphin on September 09, 2024, 09:50:48 PM »
Have you found a literary agent yet?
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General Discussion / Re: Importing Specific Crossword question...
« Last post by erstdolphin on September 09, 2024, 09:44:15 PM »
To import the Daily American Crossword into the Alphacross app (which supports .puz format), there are a couple of steps you can follow, depending on the source availability:

  • Check if the Daily American Crossword provides a .puz file: Many crossword providers allow you to download their puzzles in .puz format. Look at the Daily American Crossword website or wherever it's published to see if they have this option. If they do, you can directly download and import the file into Alphacross.
  • Third-party websites: There are several websites that host .puz format files of various crosswords, often updated daily. Some good sources include:
    • XWord Info
    • Puzzle Pointers
    • The New York Times Puzzle Syndicate (though you may need a subscription) These sites might host the puzzle you're looking for, or you can find instructions to convert the crossword into a .puz format.
    3. Convert the puzzle: If you have access to the Daily American Crossword in another digital format (like PDF or HTML), there are tools such as PuzzleMe or Crossword Compiler that allow you to convert crosswords into .puz files manually.
    Once you have the .puz file, importing it into Alphacross is simple:
    • Open the app.
    • Go to the "Manage puzzles" section.
    • Select "Import" and choose the .puz file from your device.
    If the Daily American Crossword doesn’t offer a .puz option, you'll need to convert or find it on a third-party site. Let me know if you need help with any specific step!
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Software / Technical / Re: Tool for Creating Themeless Stacks?
« Last post by willarnett on September 05, 2024, 03:27:39 AM »
Currently, tools like Crossword Compiler do offer various features for designing grids and filling in entries, but they may not have a dedicated feature specifically for constructing long entry stacks independently of grid design. Many users often start with a grid layout and then fill in words based on available options, as you've experienced with slope.
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Software / Technical / Re: Tool for Creating Themeless Stacks?
« Last post by pearsribbon on September 03, 2024, 09:20:25 PM »
When it comes to filling grids, compilers are quite similar. The issue with stacks is that you can't build a successful standalone stack without also creating pathways that allow access to the rest of the grid.
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Today's Puzzles / Re: The expansive June 4 crossword
« Last post by Valarilaughlin on August 25, 2024, 11:31:55 PM »
Quote from: Thomps2525 on June 04, 2017, 03:30:43 PM
To apply a Bob Dylan song title to crossword puzzles, the times they are a-changin'. Brand names and product names used to be taboo in crosswords but now they appear quite frequently. AOL, IBM, RCA, ATRA, SERTA, SEALY and OREO are among the most common. In today's puzzle titled "Product Expansion," Jim Holland incorporates a brand name in each theme answer:

Automaker's expansion into music? HONDAACCORDIONS
Candy company's expansion into exercise equipment? HERSHEYBARBELLS
Drink container company's expansion into bakery products? DIXIECUPCAKES
Jewelry company's expansion into fishing for delicacies? TIFFANYLAMPREYS
Cleaning products company's expansion into arena seating? CLOROXBLEACHERS
Writing implement company's expansion into jewelry? BICPENDANTS
Kitchen supplies company's expansion into security? SOSPADLOCKS

Commercial.....but clever. Jim Holland's crosswords frequently appear in Simon & Schuster puzzle magazines and The Journal Of Higher Education. His first puzzle to appear in the New York Times and Los Angeles Times was in November 2015. Today's is his fifth.

The paraffin-and-paper Dixie Cup, originally known as Health Kup, was created in 1907 by Lawrence Luellen, a Massachusetts lawyer. He also invented an ice-cooled water vending machine. The dispenser and cups soon became standard equipment on railroads which had previously used unsanitary water bowls, glasses and ladles. A history of the Dixie Cup, illustrated with several old advertisements, is on the Lafayette University website:

https://sites.lafayette.edu/dixieexhibit/1910s/ subway surfers

"Bud in Baja" is AMIGO, which is not used in English. "Montivideo Mrs." is SRA, which is not used in English. "Latin trio part" is AMAT, which is not used in English. "Him, to Henri" is LUI, which is not used in English. "Nice summers" is ETES, which is not used in English. "___-de-France" is ILE, which is not used in English. " Second-easternmost U.S. state capital" is BOSTON. The easternmost is Augusta, Maine.

"Ballpark rallying cry based on a 1950s hit" is DAY-O, a chant in Harry Belafonte's 1956 hit The Banana Boat Song. I have never understood why a word used by banana pickers is sung by fans at a baseball game. I also don't understand why baseball fans insist on yelling "Charge!" when a batter is trying to get a hit. Maybe the fans think the batter is planning to join military troops making a foray into Apache territory. I don't know. Here is The Banana Boat Song, which has absolutely nothing to do with baseball:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PMigXnXMhQ4

That's all for now. Daylight come and me wan' go home.
This is going to be a huge help to me! Your high-quality work should be maintained.
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