Puzzling

Just in case the plethora of crossword magazines out there isn't enough for you — "More, more!" I hear you cry! — there are vast numbers of online crossword sites.   The Guardian  website has a huge collection of cryptic and quick crosswords, from over 30 setters.  They have an archive crossword search function, so you can easily locate puzzles by your favourite setter, type, or publication date. You can also sign up for the crossword editor’s monthly update email, and participate in discussions about each crossword in comments below each crossword. You can either solve them online, or download print versions to do with pencil on paper. The Puzzle Wizard series of magazines is  produced by the excellent independent Australian puzzle writer and publisher, Greg Parker. His  website includes a bunch of puzzles to solve online.  There are six crossword themes you can choose from Straight Crosswords, Movies, AFL, Cricket, Music, and Telev...

The Puzzle Wizard, Greg Parker, and me, Jan 2007. The Wizard is standing on a chair. Greg Parker has been a friend and colleague of mine for many years. He single-handedly produces  The Puzzle Wizard  series of crossword books, which are available in newsagencies throughout Australia and New Zealand, and on subscription. They are excellent crossword magazines, and some of the few independent crossword publications out there. I designed Greg's web site , and I also design the covers of his World of Crosswords and Crossword Magic publications . In recent times I have started writing the cryptic in his World of Crosswords mag, too.  I thought you might like to get to know Greg better, so here is my interview for your enjoyment! Puzzling: How long have you been writing crosswords? Greg: Since about six years of age — so 43 years. Puzzling:  What got you started on writing them? Greg:  I was fascinated by words (and numbers for that matte...