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I’ve been doing The Current crossword for years — 10 minutes, in ink, with coffee. A great little ego-boosting ritual. But lately? “Pa-nache”? Answer: Elan? One-fifth of a score? A Greek letter — Pi? I need math, classical studies and a thesaurus just to get to 23-Across. And that week when the clues were recycled but the grid wasn’t? It felt like a crossword prank.
Could you bring back the old vibe? Familiar clues, quick wins and no need for a PhD to feel smart before breakfast? I’m still loyal, but now I use a pencil.