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Author Topic: How big a problem​ is it to have two theme entries with IN?  (Read 8070 times)

aposter

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How big a problem​ is it to have two theme entries with IN?
« on: November 26, 2019, 06:41:23 PM »
It's not anything that enhances the theme. Just a coincidence.

« Last Edit: November 26, 2019, 06:44:21 PM by aposter »
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mmcbs

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Re: How big a problem​ is it to have two theme entries with IN?
« Reply #1 on: November 26, 2019, 07:46:36 PM »
The repetition of "little" words (those typically not capitalized in titles) is not a problem for most venues.
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Mark McClain
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aposter

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Re: How big a problem​ is it to have two theme entries with IN?
« Reply #2 on: November 26, 2019, 09:18:35 PM »
Yeah, I've heard that stated generally. Wondered if theme entries were held to a stricter standard. Sounds like that is not the case. Thanks.
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mmcbs

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Re: How big a problem​ is it to have two theme entries with IN?
« Reply #3 on: November 27, 2019, 10:24:19 AM »
Well, if you have two theme entries with IN and others without, your theme may be a little unbalanced. Some editors are very strict on the format/balance of the theme entries. I just depends on what the theme is. If you'd like me to take a look at it, feel free to send me a private message (or use the contact link on my web site below).
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cranberry44

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Re: How big a problem​ is it to have two theme entries with IN?
« Reply #4 on: November 30, 2019, 11:23:48 AM »
How about "the"? I have 3 theme entries (all quotations) in a 21 X 21 puzzle. The word "the" appears
as the first word in a 21-letter entry and in the middle of a 19-letter entry. The word "in" appears in
the middle of two 21-letter entries. I was thinking that if the entries are long and are quotations,
perhaps this "double use" would be OK?
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mmcbs

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Re: How big a problem​ is it to have two theme entries with IN?
« Reply #5 on: December 01, 2019, 11:22:08 AM »
Probably if the phrases are all quotes (or something similar such as song titles, etc.) the repetition of the "small" words wouldn't be an issue.
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cranberry44

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Re: How big a problem​ is it to have two theme entries with IN?
« Reply #6 on: December 01, 2019, 11:50:50 AM »
Oh, good! Thanks for answering. Thought I'd should get another opinion before working on a fill.
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