What’s Going on Over at #beastxword?

It’s been a while since we’ve checked out the Twitter hashtag—let’s see what people are saying.

Published Aug. 9 2021 4:00AM EDT

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It’s been a while since we checked the official Daily Beast crossword Twitter hashtag, which is #beastxword. Let’s see what they’re saying:

I just pulled an #ancistroid piece of metal out of my foot. (Am I the only one using @thedailybeast’s #beastxword hashtag? 🤔)
— David Shilman (@DavidShilman) July 18, 2021

ANCISTROID meaning "anchor-shaped," which appeared in the July 17 puzzle since it was featured in the Scripps National Spelling Bee.

Well, David, that must’ve hurt, and we thank you for not posting a pic.

I just solved @thedailybeast's crossword in 20 minutes, 18 seconds. Can you beat my time? Seriously slow but I had fun. #beastxword https://t.co/hOBoxB1J8x
— Stephen (@los_maestros) May 17, 2021

Hey, it’s not a competition. Unless you want it to be. But really, I’ve seen slower. You’re doing great.

And finally:

I just solved @thedailybeast's crossword in 4 minutes, 40 seconds. Can you beat my time? #beastxword https://t.co/R6qNiHuK01

* I did not know I was timed until the end.
— Charasan (@charasan) May 16, 2021

I like that—“did not know it was timed until the end.” 4:40’s very good, and that’s without even turning on the afterburners. I bet you can clear four minutes if you focus!

Got something to tell me about crosswords? Just tweet it to #beastxword and I'll very likely tweet you back.

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