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But like a majority of the nearly 1,000 people at the tournament who had no hope of making it to the final round (grand prize: $7,500) my times were beside the point.
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Nearly 1000 people at the tournament had no hope of making it to the final round
Confidence Score
1.000
Claim Maker
Melissa Kirsch
Context Type
Newsletter
Context Details
{
    "event": "American Crossword Puzzle Tournament",
    "prize": "$7,500",
    "attendance": "1000"
}
Subject Tags
Competition Crossword Puzzles
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9fc8934e-5649-4155-9b05-4971d8703890
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Created
September 2, 2025 at 6:35 PM (1 week ago)
Last Updated
September 2, 2025 at 6:35 PM (1 week ago)

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https://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/12/briefing/crossword-tournament.html?campaign_id=9&emc=edit_nn_20250831&instance_id=161613&nl=the-morning&regi_id=122976029&segment_id=204973&user_id=b25c5730c89e0c73f75709d8f1254337

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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