Oct. 28, 2009

NYT crossword clue master Will Shortz might need a few more to figure out what exactly happened during the Sudoku championships in Philadelphia last weekend. The Philadelphia Inquirer, which sponsored the tournament, has been reporting that a mysterious contestant raised the eyebrows of fellow competitors before placing third. Now, the prizes have been frozen as officials investigate:

Day 1 story: http://tinyurl.com/yk8jkck

Day 2 story: http://bit.ly/RfbBk

Statement from Sudoku officials: http://tinyurl.com/yfdctka