A Slow Descent Into Devilish Difficulty
Our new print crossword puzzle puts a fresh narrative spin on a classic.
by Caleb Madison
Jul 03, 2023
2 minutes
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The ancient Greeks called it : a test of heroism by descent into the underworld. The deeper you go, the more difficult the journey becomes. But if you can withstand the heat as you approach eternal damnation, you return to Earth’s surface with the wisdom to transcend mortal fear. This. It has the power to bestow superhuman glory on those who survive. And it’s also the concept behind my new crossword, appearing on the back page of each new print issue of .
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