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2026 Crossword Tournament Celebrates Community and Friendly Competition

4/13/2026

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The 2026 American Crossword Puzzle Tournament is taking place in Stamford, Connecticut.
A participant attends the event with family and emphasizes the joy of reuniting with fellow puzzle enthusiasts.
The participant competes solo but remains confident they will have a good time regardless of performance.
The participant jokes that their young son Elliot would be too much of an advantage if they teamed up because of his charm.

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Story summary

The 2026 American Crossword Puzzle Tournament is taking place in Stamford, Connecticut.
A participant attends the event with family and emphasizes the joy of reuniting with fellow puzzle enthusiasts.
The participant competes solo but remains confident they will have a good time regardless of performance.
The participant jokes that their young son Elliot would be too much of an advantage if they teamed up because of his charm.