I’m digging deep in the archives for this one, inspired by a coworker’s own note about crosswords. His recent publication in the New York Times brought back the painfull memory of my own rejection. In light of this I have unearthed my own failed submission to the Times for your consumption.
If I recall, I had rated this at about a Wendnesday’s difficulty but I’m not entirely positive. If you take the time to do this then I apologize in advance for the two page pdf format. This is the only format I currently have available.
Also, it’s not too late to see Will Shortz speak at UC Berkely this may. Tickets are still available here.