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2 puzzles by Kathy Bloomer
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I got inspired to try crossword construction when Diagramless puzzles came along. They are a favorite of mine. When the NYT bought Wordle in January, I wanted to incorporate that somehow into a puzzle theme.
Shout-out to fellow Seattleite Jeff Chen who mentored me on some other puzzles at the start of the pandemic.
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When I retired from my Seattle pediatric hospitalist job in 2014, I became interested in crossword construction. The Diagramless Puzzle has always been my hands down favorite, and I wondered if that might translate into success in puzzle construction. I made a bucket list and publication in the NYT was the only thing on it. After many attempts and great feedback from Will and Sam, this goal has been achieved. Thanks, guys!