Crossword puzzles can be a way to relax or a way to challenge the mind. Some enthusiasts like to put their puzzle-solving skills to the test and compete in contests.
The 12th annual Finger Lakes Crossword Competition takes place Saturday, September 28, beginning at 1 p.m. at Boynton Middle School in Ithaca. More than 100 people typically make their way to Ithaca to compete.
“All kinds of crossword enthusiasts show up and they compete in a timed crossword puzzle solving,” said the competition’s chair, Gary Weisbrott. “We have three levels, the easier, the trickier and the toughest.”
Puzzle solvers can compete individually or as a team. While there may not be any cash prizes on the line, many are competing for something else…