- "The nice thing about doing a crossword puzzle is, you know there is a solution." ~Stephen Sondheim
- "I'm patient with crossword puzzles and the most impatient golfer." ~Brett Hull
- "People who work crossword puzzles know that if they stop making progress, they should put the puzzle down for a while." ~Marilyn vos Savant
HSW 7: Take a Break; Word Buff: 4. Work on Your Mental Game- about.com: 9. I Give Up!; Wonder 5. Take a Break
- Hinman's 5 tips Keep practicing; Keep an open mind; Be prepared to erase wrong answers; Keep staring at the damn thing; If you're still stuck, leave, do something non-intellectual, and come back
- Sleep to Solve Crossword Puzzles Better 7/4/2010