Are you ready to pit your skill (once again!) against NYT Editor Will Shortz’s challenging crossword puzzles? The 2nd Annual Akron Crossword Puzzle Tournament will be held on Saturday, March 26, 2011, at the Main Library, 60 S. High Street, Akron, at 1:00 pm.
How it works: There are three stages plus a final round. The puzzles begin easy and get progressively harder – but they are all solvable! During each stage, contestants have twenty minutes to solve the puzzle as best they can. When finished (or when time’s up), the puzzles are collected and our judges score them. After the third round, the top three finalists (top three cumulative scores) are announced, and they then compete against each other with the fourth, and most difficult, puzzle.
Improve your own score from last year – or top everyone else’s! Surprise yourself if you are new to the game – all levels of crossword enthusiasts are encouraged to participate. Prizes will be awarded!
This event is free and open to the public. To register, e-mail hhdiv@akronlibrary.org or call 330-643-9040. Must be 18 years or older to participate.
