Out of Left Field is a weekly cryptic crossword by Joshua Kosman and Henri Picciotto, posted here for subscribers every Thursday. For nearly nine years, we were privileged to contribute a cryptic to The Nation, carrying on a puzzling tradition established in 1947 by our predecessor, Frank W. Lewis.Now we've gone out on our own, but the puzzles still boast the same inventive deviousness they've had all along. A subscription will bring you a new crossword every week, posted in both .pdf and .puz formats.Veteran crossword constructor Brendan Emmett Quigley writes: "When you've got maestros like Kosman and Picciotto on your team, you're in good hands. You want humor? You got it. Themes? Naturally! New standards in cryptic forms? Damn right. Will wonders never cease! Put it this way: I know these guys, they're okay. Just give them your money already and tell 'em I sent ya."If you're new to cryptic crosswords, or you want to see more of our work, you can find sample puzzles and a guide to solving cryptics at our website