Crossword Puzzle Tournament 2009 "A" Finals Part 1

[geeewhiz]

It's a competition. They're not supposed to work together!

[Holdenon3]

Ah. Upon further listening, you are correct.

So, are we in for the "Merl Reagle Decade"?

[Holdenon3]

I've just noticed how much the disembodied voice of Will Shortz sounds like Al Franken.

[geeewhiz]

I think the voice you are hearing is Merl Reagle's. Now that I think about he does sound a little like Franken.