The management apologizes for the fact that there was no puzzle for the week of April 29. Apparently the lab was struck down by a sever case of PVSD (post-vacation slacker disorder). However, we’re back on track now, with this week’s puzzle delivered on time. Even better, with a bit of extra time to polish it up, we can deliver a puzzle with an especially twisted set of clues to enhance your suffering enjoyment. Our reviewing panel awarded the hard version 8 groans and a sigh of exasperation. We choose to interpret this as praise.
In keeping with our standard policies, we present the same puzzle grid with two subtly different sets of clues to allow you to choose the level of difficulty that you experience. Choose whichever you prefer from the links below. (If you choose the Applet/image above, you will get the harder version, but the applet can also give you hints, so it can’t hurt to give it a try.)
Title: School Supplies
Difficulty (hard): Friday
Download (hard): Across Lite or printable PNG (w/ solution)
Difficulty (easy): Wednesday
Download (easy): Across Lite or printable PNG