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Puzzle lovers remember the master, Merl Reagle

Crossword puzzle constructor Merl Reagle, a merry giant in the puzzle world and a beloved weekly presence in scores of U.S. newspapers, including The Inquirer, died suddenly Saturday in Tampa, Fla. He was 65. His last puzzle appeared Sunday.

Syndicated crossword constructor Merl Reagle recently published a book commemorating the 100th anniversary of the crossword puzzle. (Photo by John Pendygraft for The Washington Post)
Syndicated crossword constructor Merl Reagle recently published a book commemorating the 100th anniversary of the crossword puzzle. (Photo by John Pendygraft for The Washington Post)Read moreThe Washington Post
    by Reid Tuvim
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