Posts Tagged: Crossword Puzzles
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Nazi-Loving Germans Need To Be A Little More Subtle

Dissension in the ranks of Germany's right-wing NPD party, as a crossword puzzle placed in party literature has proven controversial:

Three months ahead of elections for the Berlin city-state parliament, party members included the puzzle in the internal paper, one million copies of which are set for release in August, according to a report in the daily Süddeutsche Zeitung. One clue for a five-letter word reads: "It's a German first name that has fallen somewhat out of fashion." The answer? "Adolf." Another clue refers to a "German politician ('freedom flyer') of the 20th century," to which the four-letter answer is "Hess," in reference to Rudolf Hess, who was [...]

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Bad Titles For Poems: A Crossword Puzzle By Alex Pareene

In this week's very challenging crossword puzzle, the answers are lifted from the most oft-submitted titles of poems to an award-winning American publication. Print and enjoy!