St. Paul Library To Hold Crossword Tournament

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) -- Word lovers who enjoy doing The New York Times crossword puzzle will have a chance to show off their skills at a tournament this month at a St. Paul library.

The competition will be held on Friday, March 30, at the James J. Hill Reference Library.

The contest features four original crossword puzzles specially created for the tournament by Times crossword editor Will Shortz. Scoring will be based on accuracy and speed.

Fans can sign up as individuals or in teams of up to four people. There are no divisions based on age, education or gender.

The top three finalists in each competition will advance to the finals for a chance to claim the overall title.

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