Why this page: I still have boring meetings, I still create crosslings,
and if I'm going to make them up, others might as well entertain
themselves by trying to solve them.
How do crosslings work: A crossling is a grid (2x2, 3x3, 4x4, etc.) of
words -- just like a small crossword puzzle. All of the words in a
crossling have the same number of letters. The trick is that the hints
are given in random order; its up to the puzzle solver to determine not
only what the answers are, but where in the puzzle they go.
EXAMPLE CROSSLING (WITH SOLUTION):
1) __ G-d we trust
2) Opposite of yes
3) 3rd person singular of "to be"
4) Say it ain't __
SOLUTION:
1) In
2) No
3) Is
4) So
Now you just have to create the grid:
IN
SO
Of course, this is absurdly easy (perfect for illustration)... the real
ones are tougher...
3X3 crosslings Simple crosslings to get the
hang of it
4X4 crosslings These are tougher. Some are
easier
than others (depending on the number of common letters).
5X5 crosslings These are for only the bravest
of souls.
More crosslings? Check back after I've had some more boring meetings. Or
if you've written some, send 'em my way. I'll post 'em on the page with
appropriate credit. And if you think its challenging to solve 'em, try
writing one sometime.
If you want to see my actual crossword puzzles... well, email me. But I
warn you in advance, the spelling is attrocious...