Lollapuzzoola @lollapuzzoola

Lollapuzzoola 17 is happening on Saturday, August 24 -- and the theme is THEME PARK! Join us for a wild ride. Details on our website! bemoresmarter.com/lpz NYC and anywhere Joined July 2013

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Lollapuzzoola @lollapuzzoola

2 years ago

@adanicklmao @bewildering_ly there's something in the water up there

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Congratulations to the winner of the Lollapuzzoola 2024 At Home Division, Will Nediger! 2nd place went to Tyler Hinman, and 3rd place to Russ Kale. Complete standings can be found at bemoresmarter.com/24home. And puzzles are still available at bemoresmarter.com/lpz

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Lollapuzzoola @lollapuzzoola

2 years ago

@adanicklmao @bewildering_ly @gpaolopasco Wait, were you in this year's Brooke's couch division?! THIS IS NEWS

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ada nicolle @adanicklmao

2 years ago

I WON @lollapuzzoola YESTERDAY!!!!! thank you to everyone who made this an incredible weekend ❤️ the crossword community makes me feel so loved 📸: @gpaolopasco

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Lollapuzzoola @lollapuzzoola

2 years ago

Congrats to all the competitors for joining us on this wild ride, and HUGE thanks to everyone behind the scenes, without whom, none of this would be possible. We're slowly closing the books on Lolla 2024, but the digital download remains available at bemoresmarter.com.

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Lollapuzzoola @lollapuzzoola

2 years ago

Thanks to the wonderful folks at the Brooklyn Roasting Company, Lollapuzzoola will be well caffeinated tomorrow! Coffee for everyone (while supplies last)! brooklynroasting.com #coffee #caffeine #lolla2024 #lpz17 #crossword #tournament

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Lollapuzzoola @lollapuzzoola

2 years ago

No, don't be silly, there's nothing nerve-wracking about ordering 42 pizzas. #lollapuzzaoola #lollapizzaloo #lolla2024 #lpz17

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Lollapuzzoola @lollapuzzoola

2 years ago

XWORD SUITE CONSTRUCTOR: Will Nediger (he/him) is a crossword constructor from London, Ontario who uses the nom de puz “Bewilderingly.” His least favorite ride is the Ferris wheel, which makes him faintly nauseated without actually being exciting.

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Lollapuzzoola @lollapuzzoola

2 years ago

We have been super sluggish on the socials this year, but be it known that Lollapuzzoola happens in 36 hours, and we are kind of freaking out! Here's a sneak preview of what you can expect this year. (Yes, this is a REAL piece of a REAL puzzle but we're not telling you WHICH ONE)

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Lollapuzzoola @lollapuzzoola

2 years ago

TIEBREAKER CONSTRUCTOR: Kenneth Cortes (they/them) is a physics teacher from Long Island. They started making puzzles in 2022. Their least favorite ride is the Ferris wheel – by far the scariest, taking you high up and leaving you stranded.

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Lollapuzzoola @lollapuzzoola

2 years ago

CONSTRUCTOR SPOTLIGHT: Hoang-Kim Vu works in global public health, and is an editor at Defector and AVCX. Kim’s puzzles have appeared in the New York Times, Los Angeles Times, and USA Today. His least favorite ride is anything that spins for the purpose of making you nauseated.

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Lollapuzzoola @lollapuzzoola

2 years ago

CONSTRUCTOR SPOTLIGHT: Doug Peterson's current interests include melodic death metal and organizing his comic book collection. His first puzzle ran in 2003, but he has no idea how many since, because he’s terrible at making spreadsheets. His least favorite ride is The Zipper.

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Lollapuzzoola @lollapuzzoola

2 years ago

CONSTRUCTOR SPOTLIGHT: Madeline Kaplan is a podcast producer & editor originally from Toledo, Ohio. She lives in Brooklyn, loves rock climbing, watching old TV shows, and walking in pretty much every park – especially McCarren and McGolrick. Least favorite ride: the drop tower.

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Lollapuzzoola @lollapuzzoola

2 years ago

@EDouglasWW We're so glad you're coming back for a third year! Woohoo!

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Lollapuzzoola @lollapuzzoola

2 years ago

Our venue in NYC is sold out -- but we're taking names on a wait list in the event of cancellations. And even if NYC isn't your thing, we'll send you the puzzles by email, and you can compete in the At-Home Division! Visit bemoresmarter.com/lpz for more info.

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Lollapuzzoola @lollapuzzoola

2 years ago

CONSTRUCTOR SPOTLIGHT: Neville Fogarty (he/him) lives in Newport News, VA, where he teaches college students about mathematics (and occasionally crosswords). He once rode a kiddie coaster, and that experience was enough to keep him off of the real thing.

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Lollapuzzoola @lollapuzzoola

2 years ago

CONSTRUCTOR SPOTLIGHT: Chandi Deitmer is a constructor out of Cambridge, MA who loves spicy food, traveling, and her furry magenta coat. Like all reasonable people, she values her cat Marlowe over any other living creature. She is NOT a fan of teacups – no thrill, just nausea.

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Lollapuzzoola @lollapuzzoola

2 years ago

CONSTRUCTOR SPOTLIGHT: Alina Abidi (she/her) is a software engineer based in Brooklyn. She used to be a planes-only solver until crosswords became her whole personality in 2020. Her least favorite ride is her first rollercoaster of the day, but she enjoys subsequent ones.

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Lollapuzzoola @lollapuzzoola

2 years ago

CONSTRUCTOR SPOTLIGHT: Adam Aaronson is a software engineer and jazz musician who has been a lifelong NYC resident for the past year. He’s made crosswords for The New York Times, The New Yorker, and The Wall Street Journal. His least favorite theme park ride is the car ride home.