US Crossword Puzzle-Maker, deceased (3, 6)

[AB Editor]

The Power of Quizzes and Puzzles.

link: http://www.thestate.c...torylink=omni_popular

"Dan Naddor, real estate broker turned crossword-puzzle maker, dies at 53"

All the best,

Spare Ed

[kayakamina]

I am sorry to read of Mr Naddor's death and offer condolences to his family.

I had not heard of Mr Naddor or seen any of his crosswords, and wonder why the Answerbank Spare Ed decided to post the news.

The recent deaths of Crispa, Janus & Taupi from the Guardian seemed to pass without any comment, despite their popularity with Abankers.

[Mamyalynne]

I think K the answer is in the first line

"The power of Quizzes and Puzzles"

This gentleman found strength from them after his illness was diagnosed.

Such a young age too.

[bathtub]

A sad story, yes, but I agree with K about the loss of many British setters. It's a shame that their passing was scarcely acknowledged.

US puzzles are on the whole rather different to ours. Here's a link to one of Mr Naddor's in the LA Times:

http://games.latimes....uc_full_date=20091210

[AB Editor]

Afternoon everyone,

I apologise for my ignorance of British setters. We are thinking of ways to try and make this section better for you all. To start with we're trying to get into the mind of the crossword addict and this is something which I had found today.

I will do my research on Crispa, Janus and Taupi and hopefully gain further insight.

My main reason for posting was the story's backbone of solace in the joy of puzzle-solving.

Thanks everyone.

Spare Ed