The Globe and Mail crosswords: Breaking down the Weekender's 'Mixed Doubles,' cryptic clues and more
This article provides a breakdown of the Globe and Mail's 'Weekender' crossword puzzle, highlighting the creative process behind the 'Mixed Doubles' theme. It features insights from constructors Aidan Brand and David Karp.
Why it matters
Crossword puzzles are a significant cultural staple for major newspapers, serving as a key engagement tool for readers.
Illustration by The Globe and Mail. Source images: Getty Images
Spoiler alert! Welcome to Puzzle Pieces, your weekly deep dive into the Globe and Mail’s Weekender crossword and a dissection of a selected clue from our Weekender Cryptic . Be sure to solve the puzzles before reading any further. As before, clues are in [square brackets] and grid entries are in CAPS.
Favourite moments in the Oct. 24 Weekender
The Oct. 24 Weekender is a collaboration between David Karp and Aidan Brand, both of Victoria. It’s Aidan’s first for us, and David’s fourth.
Some thoughts on the lovely clues/entries here:
This puzzle’s theme is simple in concept, but solving it might take a bit of persistence and lateral thinking. The revealer is found at 105A, [Happy hour offering, or a hint to this puzzle’s theme], to which the answer is TWO FOR ONE DRINK SPECIAL.
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