In the recent collaboration between Brooke Husic and Brendan Emmett Quigley, crossword enthusiasts were treated to a unique Friday puzzle that was both entertaining and cleverly puzzling. This marks the first collaboration between Husic and Quigley for The New York Times crossword.
What sets this puzzle apart is its departure from the usual conventions and distinctive style of The New York Times crossword. Husic and Quigley’s crosswords are more commonly found elsewhere, offering solvers a fresh and exciting challenge. For regular solvers of The New York Times crossword, like myself, who have become accustomed to the general style and puzzles used in crosswords, this was a welcome change of experience.
However, it should be noted that this Friday puzzle was not easy. It took multiple attempts over several days to complete. The clues were certainly deceptive, with hidden proper names, double meanings, and wordplay that required focus and careful consideration.
An example of such a puzzle was the question: “Numbers can be read on this,” which revealed the answer TORAH, referencing the Book of Numbers in the Jewish Scripture. Another notable clue led solvers to the answer ROWS for the enigmatic question “Parts of tables,” suggesting a spreadsheet rather than furniture.
The collaboration between Husic and Quigley was a refreshing departure from the norm and provided solvers with new and exciting challenges. I hope to see similar collaborations in the future, offering crossword enthusiasts engaging and refreshing solving experiences.
The source of the article is from the blog qhubo.com.ni