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February 6, 2009

World's top crossword puzzle solver throws down a challenge

Long story short: 24-year-old Tyler Hinman (above, solving a Monday New York Times puzzle in two-and-a-half minutes) has won the American Crossword Puzzle Tournament for the past four years and plans on a five-peat at this year's tournament, which begins February 27.

He created "an extra-special crossword (with a geeky twist)" for Wired magazine's latest (February) issue.

The puzzle appears below.

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Clues?

You need clues?

Some people.

The clues and puzzle can be downloaded here.

Yes, there's also an answer key.

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