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March 4: 2 Down (11 Letters) – State Where America’s Oldest Crossword Tournament Began

  Will Shortz, crossword puzzle editor of The New York Times, founded and still runs the tournament, now in its fifth decade. Today in 1978, the American Crossword Puzzle Tournament, the first competition of its kind ever held in the United States, kicked off a weekend of fierce competition at the Marriott Hotel in Stamford,…

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March 4: 2 Down (11 Letters) – State Where America’s Oldest Crossword Tournament Began

  Today in 1978, the American Crossword Puzzle Tournament, the first competition of its kind ever held in the United States, kicked off a weekend of fierce competition at the Marriott Hotel in Stamford, Connecticut. Founded by New York Times puzzle editor Will Shortz, the tournament attracted over 100 enthusiasts who battled over a series…

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