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Last Friday afternoon, in the lobby of a Marriott in downtown Stamford, Conn., attendees of the 47th American Crossword Puzzle Tournament, the annual confab of word nerds hosted by The Times’s puzzle editor, Will Shortz, joyously convened.
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Attendees convened at 47th American Crossword Puzzle Tournament last Friday in Stamford Conn
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Melissa Kirsch
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{
    "date": "2025-08-29",
    "event": "47th American Crossword Puzzle Tournament",
    "location": "Stamford, Connecticut",
    "organizer": "Will Shortz, The Times's puzzle editor"
}
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September 2, 2025 at 6:35 PM (1 week ago)
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September 2, 2025 at 6:35 PM (1 week ago)

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A writer attends the American Crossword Puzzle Tournament, discovering the strong sense of community among participants. The experience inspires reflection on fostering similar connections in everyday life.

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