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The best indie crosswords since 2008. Avxwords.com. Owned by no one but us; supported by no one but our solvers. Fair pay for creators always.

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Crossword clue reading “”Feliz ___ nuevo!” (Spanish "happy new anus!")”

Crossword clue reading “”Feliz ___ nuevo!” (Spanish "happy new anus!")”

We at AVCX crosswords believe that N and Ñ are different letters

27.02.2026 14:36 👍 106 🔁 32 💬 3 📌 1

AVCX donated today; support this project and get some wonderful puzzles!

01.03.2026 17:31 👍 6 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
These Puzzles Fund Abortion 2026 {{MetaTags.description}}

The new These Puzzles Fund Abortion puzzle pack is on pre-sale now. I edited a lovely puzzle for it, and the constructor lineup is stellar as always. Solve some top-tier crosswords and help super reproductive rights won’t ya

fund.nnaf.org/campaign/the...

01.03.2026 16:25 👍 16 🔁 13 💬 1 📌 1

When do we get "One Hundred Buttholes of Solitude"?

27.02.2026 19:27 👍 7 🔁 2 💬 1 📌 0
Crossword clue reading “”Feliz ___ nuevo!” (Spanish "happy new anus!")”

Crossword clue reading “”Feliz ___ nuevo!” (Spanish "happy new anus!")”

We at AVCX crosswords believe that N and Ñ are different letters

27.02.2026 14:36 👍 106 🔁 32 💬 3 📌 1

Appreciate this

27.02.2026 14:34 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

The web-based solving platform Crosswordr is alas winding down in a few months. What platform might you like AVCX to partner with? Or if yr not sure, let us know which features you like in a solving platform.

20.02.2026 14:42 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 1 📌 0

Frustratingly, though the heat is thankfully back in the apartment, my jaw is still sore from the root canal I had yesterday, so I won't be streaming tonight. Will be back with cryptics from @gnomoncryptics.bsky.social and @unchcrosswords.com and @avcx.bsky.social later this week, or next Tuesday.

10.02.2026 18:18 👍 11 🔁 1 💬 3 📌 0

The best time to announce that you've constructed another cryptic crossword was when it was published, last year. The second-best time is now. Many thanks to @francisheaney.bsky.social for another fine round of editing, and to the good people of @avcx.bsky.social for having me again.

04.02.2026 18:10 👍 7 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0

(Don’t mind me, just talking). But ya know, in these times. Does anyone know of a marxist recipe platform we could partner with?

04.02.2026 17:44 👍 9 🔁 1 💬 1 📌 0

Maybe AVCX starts a journalism concern.

It sort of makes sense to build out from the gewgaws people subscribe to to the rest of the paper, since the financial models already work that way.

04.02.2026 17:43 👍 10 🔁 1 💬 1 📌 0

Fun one from Brian tonight

04.02.2026 02:25 👍 6 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

You can't trick me into trying cryptic crosswords @avcx.bsky.social, I know my limits.

Also I highly recommend them as an NYT alternative for anybody looking for one.

03.02.2026 17:16 👍 10 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0

Well, thank you.

01.02.2026 21:12 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Yup, that must be it. Among the purchases were a bunch of single orders of a 2021 Pao Roy puzzle co-edited by @burrata.bsky.social and Wyna Liu. Appreciate that.

01.02.2026 20:42 👍 4 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0

Sometimes (as today) we have no idea why a flood of subscriptions come in all at once. Regardless, thank you, welcome, and we’ll certainly do our best to make you happy!

01.02.2026 20:40 👍 17 🔁 0 💬 2 📌 0

Truly truly, as a person who plays games online, you are invariably propping up something. Media companies financially depend on games in a huge way right now. So make choices about what you support consciously and with the awareness that you have power in doing so.

27.01.2026 17:42 👍 6 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

And if the media company that runs the puzzle is doing transphobic coward shit because they think that’s just the vibe right now, do not let them off the hook.

27.01.2026 17:39 👍 11 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0

If your favorite crossword runs the answer ELON with the clue “Inventor Musk,” tell them you don’t want to see that trash, any more than you would “Politico Heinrich” for HIMMLER. Shove that Overton window hard.

27.01.2026 17:37 👍 20 🔁 6 💬 1 📌 0

Leisure is political under capitalism. Support puzzles and games that resist fascism, in some meaningful way. There are lots of avenues and words matter.

27.01.2026 17:26 👍 18 🔁 3 💬 1 📌 0

Puzzle makers make choices about humor, about common knowledge, etc. what choices are the games you play making?

And how and where does the money flow? Ask these questions about the puzzles and games you play.

Happily, there are many great puzzle outlets with ethical sensibilities.

27.01.2026 17:24 👍 16 🔁 2 💬 2 📌 1

Puzzles and games are a respite from daily stresses, which everyone deserves and in fact needs.

But that doesn’t mean that their makers exist outside politics, or should be exempt from political responsibility. Saying nothing is a political choice — a conservative one, in fact.

27.01.2026 17:22 👍 50 🔁 6 💬 1 📌 1

Allies in all this

26.01.2026 16:08 👍 3 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

You will be delighted to know that there is an annual crossword puzzle awards event, happening this year on 2/23. Details are below (I'll be a presenter!), along with info about how to receive the nominated puzzles in advance - namely, by donating to the Trevor Project, which we should all do anyway

25.01.2026 16:33 👍 10 🔁 3 💬 1 📌 0
A 7x7 crossword grid with no black squares. The puzzle is titled "i just think the state shouldn't murder people and kidnap children like this"

1A	"When I say "Fuck ICE!", you say "___"
8A	Now say it again	
9A	A little louder for the people in the back	
10A	Once more in case they didn't hear you	
11A	Stand together and shout it together	
12A	You’re doing great, now say it again	
13A	Make sure they hear you!	

1D	With 2-Down, 3-Down, 4-Down, 5-Down, 6-Down, and 7-Down...	
2D	...shout...	
3D	...it...	
4D	...LLLL...	
5D	...OOOO...	
6D	...UUUU...	
7D	...DDDD!!!!

A 7x7 crossword grid with no black squares. The puzzle is titled "i just think the state shouldn't murder people and kidnap children like this" 1A "When I say "Fuck ICE!", you say "___" 8A Now say it again 9A A little louder for the people in the back 10A Once more in case they didn't hear you 11A Stand together and shout it together 12A You’re doing great, now say it again 13A Make sure they hear you! 1D With 2-Down, 3-Down, 4-Down, 5-Down, 6-Down, and 7-Down... 2D ...shout... 3D ...it... 4D ...LLLL... 5D ...OOOO... 6D ...UUUU... 7D ...DDDD!!!!

24.01.2026 20:34 👍 18 🔁 4 💬 0 📌 0

Let’s talk about a puzzle-related donation drive of some kind

24.01.2026 19:36 👍 7 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Stand With Minnesota Donation Directory Stand With Minnesota is a hub for supporting, learning, and taking action to support Minnesotans impacted by ICE and federal enforcement.

A lot of good ways to show support here: www.standwithminnesota.com

24.01.2026 19:17 👍 6 🔁 4 💬 1 📌 0

Attention crossword constructors: FUCKICE (7)

24.01.2026 19:01 👍 45 🔁 8 💬 2 📌 1
Completed cryptic crossword grid with solving scribbles and detritus.

Completed cryptic crossword grid with solving scribbles and detritus.

I just completed my first ever @avcx.bsky.social cryptic with no hints (and on examination one error). It was from 08-31-2023 Rebecca Bridge edited by @naytnaytnayt.bsky.social I'm feeling pretty smart right now.

23.01.2026 06:31 👍 11 🔁 1 💬 3 📌 0

Pleased to report that Will Shortz liked Marty Supreme.

18.01.2026 22:27 👍 16 🔁 1 💬 4 📌 1