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!
BOSWORDS 2026 FALL THEMELESS LEAGUE
REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!
SCROLL DOWN TO REGISTER + PURCHASE PUZZLES & MERCH!
Preseason Puzzle will be released on Monday, September 28
Puzzle #1 will be released on Monday, October 5
^ Watch this video for info on the Fall Themeless League ^
Directors: Andrew Kingsley and John Lieb
Puzzle Editor: Brad Wilber
And thank you to our amazing partners. Click their logos below to check them out!
SATURDAY
OCTOBER 3, 2026
REGISTER + PURCHASE PUZZLES
There are 3 levels to the Fall Themeless League...which one should I sign up for?
STORMY is the most challenging level, clued a little bit harder than a Saturday NYT.
CHOPPY is clued like a Friday NYT.
SMOOTH is clued like a Tuesday NYT.
Still unsure? Try out any level of the new practice puzzle below to see the level that suits you best.
FALL LEAGUE + PUZZLE PACKETS
Note: If you are unable to pay the full $30 or $40 to compete in the Fall Themelss League, there is a $5 discount rate (marked with a 'D' in the drop-down menus below) that you are welcome to pay instead.
Note: If you do not participate in the Fall Themeless League but would still like to solve the puzzles from the league, you can purchase them here! You will receive the puzzles after the league ends on Tuesday, December 1st.
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 Fall Themeless League 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 FALL THEMELESS LEAGUE TEAM
 Erik Agard (he/him) is a crossword lover based in Kansas City, MO. The last time he was in Boston, his brother Vince became a palindrome (Dr. Agard). Erik is a Boswords solver of many years and is so excited to make a puzzle for the tournament! Having said that, [expletive] the Celtics |  kelsey dixon (she/her) is a crossword constructor from chicago. she loves wearing and re-applying sunscreen, mariah carey, diet coke, and losing in fantasy hockey. she'd take boston over new york any day but, having said that, [expletive] the celtics. |  Ryan McCarty (he/him) is a technology consulting director living in Northern Virginia. He has written dozens of crosswords for various publications, as well as the championship puzzle for the 2025 American Crossword Puzzle Tournament (ACPT), and specializes in wide-open themeless puzzles. When he’s not busy being a dad to a young and energetic toddler, Ryan sings as a baritone in several D.C. vocal ensembles and composes/arranges choral music. |
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 Zhou Zhang (she / her) is a mom of three and a crossword enthusiast living in the gorgeous PNW. She has two life goals: 1) recreate the cinnamon rolls from the Flour Box (ifykyk) and 2) find the best fried chicken in South Seattle. Help achieving either of these goals would be much appreciated! |  Adam Shapiro (he/him) is a transplanted Londoner living in Mill Valley, CA, with his wife, two children, and three cats. He started solving crosswords in 2018 after woefully failing to complete a New York Times Saturday while traveling home from Madrid, and fell headfirst down the constructing rabbit hole in 2024. Outside of the crossworld, he enjoys geeking out about financial technology, refereeing soccer, and hiking. |  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) is entering his 8th year of teaching at the Riverdale Country School. He also teaches at the UPenn Graduate School of Education. He and John now construct daily mini crosswords for the Boston Globe. They're fun and free—check them out! |
SCOREBOARDS FROM PREVIOUS EVENTS
2026 Summer Tournament
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.