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Thursday is when the crosswords start to get interesting. NYTX took nineteen minutes, I made lots of mistakes and had a hard time figuring out the theme. On the other hand, LATX took only seven minutes.

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Grid is filled, and many clues are completed. I struggled with a standard American crossword puzzle before deciding that I didn't have enough time to get a nice grid before Saturday. I also came up with a fun idea for a mini-variety cryptic, but again realised I had too little time. So I went with a standard cryptic grid, which allowed me to get some long words without having to cross every letter. I'm finishing it up now and will post it when I'm done.

Grid bug attacks!

Okay, so the first draft of my cryptic crossword puzzle is completed and available here. If you've never done a cryptic crossword before, well, this may not be the best time to start, unless you've got someone to help you. Some basic solving guides are available from the Atlantic Monthly and the National Puzzlers' League, if you are truly brave.

I think I have some very good clues, although many others still need some more work. But since I have to go to sleep right now (Maundy Thursday mass isn't till eight, but I need to make sure I get a good shower in that removes major foot odor), I'll leave that until tonight. If you do take a stab at this puzzle, please give me any feedback you have whatsoever.