![]() So if you'd like to participate in our on-air puzzle with Merl Reagle, give us a call: 800-9898255. Now, sometimes, they're based purely on sounds. For example, what do you call a nation obsessed with Oscar-winning actress Thompson, you'd say Emmanation(ph). REAGLE: Consider common words ending with nation and which the front part of the word is being punned on. The idea is, well, in this day and age of "Fast Food Nation" and "Kid Nation," I thought I might mention some of the lesser-known nations. REAGLE: Well, it's a TALK OF THE NATION puzzle. MERL REAGLE (Puzzle Constructor, Washington Post): Thank you, Neal.ĬONAN: And first of all, let's explain that - the puzzle you created for us today. Merl Reagle joins us now from the studio at member station WUSF in Tampa, Florida. If you have questions about crosswords and how they're constructed - but you're going to have to also be willing to play a puzzle with us live on the air - our phone number is 80, e-mail There's also a conversation underway on our blog at npr.org/blogofthenation. You may know him as one of the stars of the documentary film "Wordplay." And those who've tried to solve his puzzles know him as that, blankety blank asterisk dollar sign who tortures them with painful puns and brain benders. Listeners to NPR's WEEKEND EDITION SUNDAY knows - know him as our old pal Merl Reagle. The Washington Post syndicate will start to carry Sunday puzzles by Merl Reagle. And starting this Sunday, many solvers have a new option. At the kitchen table, in front of the TV, in bed with a bagel - for many millions, the Sunday crossword puzzle is a ritual. ![]()
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