# A couple questions about crossword puzzles

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**Created:** [November 9, 2015, 8:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-couple-questions-about-crossword-puzzles/737131 "2015-11-09T20:02:18Z")\
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**Post date:** [November 15, 2015, 1:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-couple-questions-about-crossword-puzzles/737131/41 "2015-11-15T01:51:41Z")

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> [@Thudlow\_Boink](#):
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> Compared to the 70s, crossword puzzles today (at least the better ones) strive for less crosswordese, fewer obscure words, and more current pop-culture references and playful, witty, punny clues.

I’ll give you playful and punny, but witty? I kinda miss learning about Bulgarian station names, obscure currency, etc., as opposed to the answer to “Angelina Jolie’s nail allowance?” Which is no more meaningful and would never be of help were I stranded in Bulgaria.

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