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5 unusual facts about Tyler Hinman


American Crossword Puzzle Tournament

As of 2013, there are six multiple winners: Jon Delfin (7 tournaments), Douglas Hoylman (6), Tyler Hinman (5), David Rosen (4), Dan Feyer (4), and Trip Payne (3).

Tyler Hinman

The theme consisted of World Series-winning pitchers who share a name with vocalists on #1 hits.

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While a 9th grade student at The American School In England (TASIS), Hinman was introduced to The New York Times crossword puzzle and became immediately interested.

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After graduating from TASIS in 2002, Hinman returned to the United States to attend Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) where he earned a Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology in 2006 and joined the Phi Mu Delta fraternity.

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Hinman, along with fellow puzzlemaker Jeremy Horwitz, received national attention when they fulfilled a wish of San Francisco Giants pitcher Brian Wilson by including his name in a puzzle for the Times.



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