Cavendish Calling

Words:  18

Average Length:  5.00

I’ve been constructing for several years now, with several hundred puzzles under my belt (keeping all the gelato, chips, etc. company).  For the first couple of years, I focused mostly on learning how to construct a grid with minimal dreck and interesting fill.

Now, I feel like the greatest challenge in crossword construction – and one that is not often enough met in major outlet crosswords – is coming up with clues that exploit the vagaries of the English language, entertain, educate, and reflect the constructor’s personality.  (I promise I have one, though it’s sometimes well-hidden.)

This puzzle is an example:  7 of the 18 clues (1, 8, 10, 14, and 16 Across and 1 and 5 Down) might not or definitely wouldn’t be seen in a major outlet puzzle – not because of failing a “breakfast test,” but because of quirkiness.  I hope you like them!

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