Kegler’s Kryptics

Welcome to my cryptic crossword website!  My name is Ron Sweet; I'm Kegler in the National Puzzlers' League (aka the NPL).  I construct puzzles under both monikers.

On the first of each month, I present here one bar-style and one block-style cryptic crossword, written by me and edited by my good friend Marilyn Castle.   Whenever possible, each puzzle is offered in both interactive and printable formats, although occasionally a puzzle won't lend itself to interactive solving.   A solution page is provided for each puzzle.

If you are unfamiliar with cryptic crosswords, Theresa Cunningham's excellent Guide to Solving Cryptic Crosswords helps explain how they work.   You might also want to try some of the Beginner Puzzles below.   The other two links lead to puzzles for more experienced solvers.

On November 9, 2007, I was a contestant on Merv Griffin's Crosswords.  For anyone interested, courtesy of Nancy Shack, my part of the show (sans commercials) is available for viewing on YouTube:

Ron Sweet on Merv Griffin's Crosswords - Part 1
Ron Sweet on Merv Griffin's Crosswords - Part 2


Feedback is very welcome!  Encouraged, even.  I always appreciate hearing from solvers; it provides confirmation that the puzzles are being solved, which for me as the constructor is the whole point.   So please feel free to comment if the mood strikes you.   You can e-mail me privately here, or participate in a more public discussion of the puzzles at the Cryptics by Kegler forum.

Thanks for dropping by!  I hope you enjoyed your visit and will return.

Bar-style Puzzles

Block-style Puzzles

Beginner Puzzles:
Mrs. Taylor's class
Mr. Zellman's class









Acknowledgements

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