2017 RESULTS
2017 RESULTS
Out of a field of 149 solvers, we have our 12 champions!
Out of a field of 149 solvers, we have our 12 champions!
Pairs
1. Tim Pierce & Ellen Seebacher
2. Dianne Roseman & Zachary Spitz
3. Brayden Burroughs & Lena Webb
Pairs
1. Tim Pierce & Ellen Seebacher
2. Dianne Roseman & Zachary Spitz
3. Brayden Burroughs & Lena Webb
Amateur
1. Jack Fidler
2. Andrew Esten
3. Reuben Henriques
Amateur
1. Jack Fidler
2. Andrew Esten
3. Reuben Henriques
Expert
Expert
1. Jeff Davidson
2. Glen Ryan
3. Al Sanders
1. Jeff Davidson
2. Glen Ryan
3. Al Sanders
Jeff, savoring his victory. Congrats!
Jeff, savoring his victory. Congrats!
The Boswords 2026 Summer Tournament is Sunday, July 26
Doors open at noon for check-in. Program runs from 1:00 - 6:00PM Eastern
In person at The Roxbury Latin School, West Roxbury, MA
Registration NOW OPEN (IN-PERSON and ONLINE)
SCROLL DOWN TO REGISTER + PURCHASE PAST PUZZLES/MERCH
INFO VIDEO FOR IN-PERSON SOLVERS
INFO VIDEO FOR ONLINE SOLVERS
Directors: Andrew Kingsley and John Lieb
Puzzle Editor: Brad Wilber
Constructors
Emily Biegas & Sala Wanetick
Chandi Deitmer
Kathleen Duncan
Damon Gulczynski
Joon Pahk
Peter Wentz
And thank you to our amazing partners. Click their logos below to check them out!
SATURDAY
OCTOBER 3, 2026
REGISTER + PURCHASE PUZZLES
ALL PAST PUZZLES ARE ALSO AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE BELOW
Note: If you are unable to pay the full amount to compete in the Summer Tournament, then you are welcome to pay the discount rate indicated below.
Refund Policy: If you find yourself unable to attend for any reason, we will refund you your registration fee if you contact us prior to noon on Sunday, July 26th.
IN-PERSON
INDIVIDUAL: $50
PAIR: $75
STUDENT/DISCOUNT: $10
ONLINE
INDIVIDUAL: $30
PAIR: $50
STUDENT/DISCOUNT: $5
SUMMER + PREVIOUS PUZZLE PACKS
Note: If you do not participate in the Summer Tournament but would still like to solve the puzzles from the tournament, you can purchase them here! They will be sent out via email on Monday, July 27th.
Note: WW stands for Winter Wondersolve, our February event which includes four puzzles (three themed and one themeless).
Boswords T-Shirts
Mint
Only sizes
XS and S
available
Navy
Only size
Small
available
New Colors!
Green & Lilac
All sizes available!
T-Shirt -- $30
(Price includes shipping)
GIVING BACK
A percentage of the proceeds from the Boswords 2026 Summer Tournament will be donated to each of the three charities below. Of course, we welcome you to donate to these organizations on your own. Please click the links below to view their sites and contribute.
MEET THE 2026 SUMMER TOURNAMENT TEAM
 Joon Pahk (he/him) is a full-time crossword constructor from Somerville, MA. He writes the Sunday crossword for the Boston Globe every other week, as well as Rows Gardens and other variety crosswords for his own subscription service, Outside the Box Puzzles. He has previously constructed for several Boswords summer tournaments, Winter Wondersolves, and themeless leagues, and is always delighted to be invited back, and looking forward to seeing you in July! |  Sala (she/her) and Emily (she/her) are longtime friends-turned-collaborators who co-authored the collection “Block Party: Detroit Edition.” Their next book comes out this November. Earlier this year they hosted Michigan’s first crossword tournament, Grid Prix, which will return in Spring 2027! When Emily is not checking out Detroit’s music scene, she’s spending quality time with her dog, Cash, and a pile of books. Sala loves to play and teach Mahjong. |  Peter Wentz (he/him) is an architect living in Raleigh, NC with his wife and kids. After something of a years-long sabbatical, he's dusting off the cobwebs and getting back into this themeless crossword thing. When not working on puzzle or building construction, Peter enjoys family greenway walks, cheering on the Canes, and contemplating getting back into ultimate frisbee. |  Kathleen Duncan (she/her) is a library assistant in the Boston area who has been constructing crosswords for a little over two years. When not doing that, she enjoys watching soccer, cooking, planning elaborate Halloween costumes, and hanging out with her cat, Zac. |
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 Damon Gulczynski (he/him) was described recently by a friend as "a dad out of central casting." Although he likes to think of himself as more interesting than this, he looks at the cargo shorts and New Balance sneakers in his wardrobe and concedes there is some truth to it. His two boys (11, 14), wife (48), and day job (doing math-y, computer science-y type of things) keep him busy, but he still makes time to moonlight as a writer(ish), a sports trivia czar, and a crossword puzzle constructor. |  Brad Wilber (he/him) is a librarian and a writer originally from central New York. His crossword constructing resume includes many themeless puzzles, both solo and in collaboration. He was the last editor (2014-2020) of the now-discontinued Chronicle of Higher Education crossword. More recently, besides his work at Boswords, he has become part of the testing team at the New York Times. |  John Lieb (he/him) teaches Math and coaches football and baseball at The Roxbury Latin School where he enjoys dressing up for Pi Day. Thank you for solving with us!! |  Andrew Kingsley (he/him) just finished his 7th year of teaching at the Riverdale Country School. He also teaches at the UPenn Graduate School of Education. Besides making crosswords, he also likes making chess sets—anything with a grid shape, basically. |
SCOREBOARDS FROM PREVIOUS EVENTS
2025 Summer Tournament
Spring Themeless League Final Standings
Fall Themeless League Final Standings
Winter Wondersolve Final Standings
2024 Summer Tournament
2023 Summer Tournament
2022 Summer Tournament
2021 Spring Themeless League Scoreboards
2020 Fall Themeless League Scoreboards
SUMMER TOURNAMENT
DIRECTIONS, PARKING
Event Address:
The Roxbury Latin School
101 St. Theresa Avenue
West Roxbury, MA, 02132
Note: Parking is FREE. Enter the front gate of the school and we will direct you to the parking lot and the tournament hall.
Event Contact:
Public Transportation
Roxbury Latin is located on the MBTA busline. From Forest Hills Station take either the Charles River bus or the Stimson via Belgrade. Get off on Centre Street at St. Theresa Avenue. The School is at the top of the hill on the right.
An Uber/Lyft ride from Forest Hills (last stop of Orange Line) to Roxbury Latin costs approximately $15.