Henry Hook (1955-2015) was an influential American crossword puzzle creator who significantly contributed to the popularity of cryptic crosswords in North America. Starting at age 14, Hook gained recognition for his collaborations with notable figures such as Henry Rathvon and Emily Cox. He was acknowledged for his exceptional puzzles, with one described as 'one of the toughest' ever published. Despite his genius, he had a complex relationship with audiences, and his innovative work secured him a central role in the crossword community until his passing in 2015.
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Time Zone - America/New_York (4:0 W)
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Meaning of the name - Henry
ruler of the house, home ruler
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Henry Hook belongs to the Baby Boomers group.
Place of Birth: East Rutherford
Cause of Death: long illness
Occupation: crossword creator
Employers: Boston Globe | Games
Awards Received: CROSSW RD Best Book of the Year (1990)
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Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on September 18, 2024 | Secondary Progressions for September 18, 2024 |
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| Sun | 24 Virgo 57 | 26 Virgo 13 | 3 Sagittarius 37 |
| Moon | 24 Libra 4 | 4 Aries 2 | 21 Aries 59 |
| Mercury | 21 Libra 23 | 15 Virgo 49 | 29 Scorpio 10 |
| Venus | 29 Virgo 39 | 24 Libra 35 | 25 Sagittarius 39 |
| Mars | 14 Virgo 10 | 8 Cancer 7 | 28 Libra 27 |
| Jupiter | 20 Leo 37 | 20 Gemini 38 | 0 Virgo 35 |
| Saturn | 17 Scorpio 50 | 15 Pisces 9 | 25 Scorpio 23 |
| Uranus | 1 Leo 14 | 27 Taurus 9 | 2 Leo 12 |
| Neptune | 26 Libra 47 | 28 Pisces 34 | 29 Libra 15 |
| Pluto | 27 Leo 23 | 29 Capricorn 45 | 28 Leo 36 |
| Rahu | 21 Sagittarius 36 | 7 Aries 1 | 17 Sagittarius 57 |
| Ketu | 21 Gemini 36 | 7 Libra 1 | 17 Gemini 57 |
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