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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Generation Group
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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Ephemeris for September 18, 1955
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on September 18, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for September 18, 2025 |
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| Sun | 24 Virgo 57 | 25 Virgo 59 | 4 Sagittarius 38 |
| Moon | 24 Libra 4 | 18 Leo 53 | 6 Taurus 22 |
| Mercury | 21 Libra 23 | 0 Libra 26 | 0 Sagittarius 45 |
| Venus | 29 Virgo 39 | 28 Leo 57 | 26 Sagittarius 54 |
| Mars | 14 Virgo 10 | 27 Libra 33 | 29 Libra 6 |
| Jupiter | 20 Leo 37 | 20 Cancer 48 | 0 Virgo 39 |
| Saturn | 17 Scorpio 50 | 28 Pisces 35 | 25 Scorpio 30 |
| Uranus | 1 Leo 14 | 1 Gemini 25 | 2 Leo 11 |
| Neptune | 26 Libra 47 | 0 Aries 52 | 29 Libra 17 |
| Pluto | 27 Leo 23 | 1 Aquarius 30 | 28 Leo 36 |
| Rahu | 21 Sagittarius 36 | 17 Pisces 41 | 17 Sagittarius 54 |
| Ketu | 21 Gemini 36 | 17 Virgo 41 | 17 Gemini 54 |
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