Word: crosswords
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...world’s largest crossword is in Weld; it’s the property of Grace Tiao ’08. (“15 Down,” 11/4/04...
...recent posting shows a late-night Times Square with dazzling lights and larger-than-life advertisements. The message: “Crossroads of the world. Crosscultural Crossword puzzle. Words wash over. Grab ’em, make ’em yours. This is how the story is told...
...undeniable crossword whiz, but Tiao needs all the help she can get. Just finding the right blank can be a huge challenge on a puzzle with tens of thousands of blanks. Tiao’s friends often help her out when they are in the room. But work is understandably slow-going...
From a distance, the puzzle resembles a black-and-white Persian rug or the tile floor of a mosque. Barely even recognizable as a crossword, it makes for an interesting piece of art and a great conversation piece. “It’s what decorates our room,” says roommate Kelly Chan ’08. But owning your very own “World’s Largest Crossword” has its downsides...
...make some snide remark like, “Whose is this?” Another of her roommates, Allison A. Frost ’08, also notes that they “have gotten weird looks” about the puzzle. When prompted with the idea of throwing a crossword puzzle party, Tiao remarked, “That would finish off my social life for good...