American Crossword Puzzle Tournament

Don Christensen's Pictures from the 2026 ACPT Tournament: Sunday A Finals

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The Coveted Bowl
The Coveted Bowl
Div A Finalists
Div A Finalists
Erik Gets Prepared
Erik Gets Prepared
Will, Prepping
Will, Prepping
David, Ready to Rock
David, Ready to Rock
All A's Off and Running
All A's Off and Running
Plotkin Working the Middle
Plotkin Working the Middle
Erik and Will Advancing
Erik and Will Advancing
Will Making Strides
Will Making Strides
Erik Masters the Top Half
Erik Masters the Top Half
David Plots His Next Move
David Plots His Next Move
Erik More Than Half Done
Erik More Than Half Done
A Pause to Proofread
A Pause to Proofread
Erik's Lower Left Remaining
Erik's Lower Left Remaining
David and Will Sparring
David and Will Sparring
Erik Done, with Joel Fagliano
Erik Done, with Joel Fagliano
Will, Close to a Wrap
Will, Close to a Wrap
Will, Upon Finishing
Will, Upon Finishing
David, Close to a Wrap
David, Close to a Wrap
Competitors on Stage, Friends in Life
Competitors on Stage, Friends in Life
ACPT 2026 Champ Erik Agard with Puzzle 8 constructor Christina Iverson and Tournament Director Will Shortz
ACPT 2026 Champ Erik Agard with Puzzle 8 constructor Christina Iverson and Tournament Director Will Shortz

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