Crossword contest moving to N.Y.
Synonym for farewell. Seven letters. “Goodbye.” That’s the word from the American Crossword Puzzle Tournament, whose organizers have announced it will leave the southern Connecticut city of Stamford for New York after completing its 30th annual contest there this weekend.
The move was necessary because the tournament gained widespread interest after the release last year of the documentary “Wordplay,” which included footage from the 2005 event.
The event began with about 150 contestants, but was “elbow to elbow” last year with about 500 entrants. This year, the tournament has a record 750 people registered to compete.
In 2008, the crossword tournament will move to the Brooklyn Bridge Marriott in New York City, organizers said.
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