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@sallyhoelscher.bsky.social knocks it out of the park again with her crossword commentary (and makes a girl blush…)

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March 2026 Monthly Contest: “Use Your Inside Voice” We are back with TWO new guest constructors this month! March’s puzzle is “Use Your Inside Voice” by Carina da Rosa and Shannon Rapp. The meta answer is a well-known children&#821…

My first double puzzle day! I’m at @usatoday.com *and* have a meta collab with the amazing @norahsharpe.bsky.social over at Ariadne
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Thank you, friend!

I’m nominated for an ORCA! Wild. It’s the Oscars of the crossword world.

Super honoured to be part of the “Emerging Constructor” crew. Look at all these names! All fabulous.
All available to check out on the ballot (and donating gets you the puzzle pack too)

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There is still time to register for the Boswords 2026 Winter Wondersolve, which is happening *tomorrow* afternoon.

Go to boswords.org to register and for details. The constructors listed below have prepared four puzzles for you to enjoy! Come solve with us!

Last Lil of my 2025 mentorship *sniff sniff*. I’m not crying, you’re crying…

And it’s my first meta—but not my last. Because tearing my hair out while drafting complex-ish things is my new version of fun.

The working title of this puzzle was “I Swear I Didn’t Predict the Louvre Heist.” I still maintain my innocence.

The only thing I’ve ever stolen is a bottle of Coke. And that’s only because I totally forgot to pay for it. (Sorry to the Bulk Barn that existed in my hometown mall.)

Puzzmo - Cross|word Play Cross|word on Puzzmo, Take a hint.

Today’s @puzzmo.com comes from my brain. So, I’ll either just say “sorry” now or “you’re welcome” depending on your feelings about it.

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Here’s the deal! Subscribe, renew, or buy a gift subscription from avxwords.com from now thru the end of the year, and get a new meta mini pack, free.

After subscribing, send a blank email to freeminis@avxwords.com with “mini meta” in the subject line, and we’ll send you the pack. Honor system!

Me and Kareem taking over @puzzmo.com crossword today in our first (but not last) collab 🙌 www.puzzmo.com/puzzle/2025-...

October 21, 2025 Daily blog about the USA Today crossword

Thanks @sallyhoelscher.bsky.social for blogging about my USAT solo debut yesterday! usatodayxwordblog.blogspot.com/2025/10/october-21-2025.html?m=1

@amiewalker.bsky.social and I have today’s Universal puzzle (my debut with them!).

Here’s the linkyboo… syndication.andrewsmcmeel.com/puzzles/crosswords

I’ve got this week’s boswords.org puzzle! Big thanks to the team for having me—and for Jeff for boldly accepting to be the featured solver. The loveliest crew.

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We are excited to be releasing Puzzle #1 of the Boswords Fall Themeless League tomorrow night!

Thanks to all who have joined so far, and there's still time to join the fun! For more info, a short video explaining the Fall League, and to register, go to boswords.org.

As we move toward our fall subscription drive, we hope you’ll consider supporting us in part bc we are an independent media company.

No, crosswords are not as vital as journalism. But yes, all content that we consume matters, and it should be as free as possible from corporate control.

I had to write a puzzle for my newest stage of adulting. I feel you, Monica Geller!

Big thanks to Sally for asking me to work on this with her. Find out more about this collab on Sally’s awesome blog 🙌

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Daily Crossword Puzzles | USA TODAY Daily online crossword puzzles brought to you by USA TODAY. Start with your first free puzzle today and challenge yourself with a new crossword daily!

@sallyhoelscher.bsky.social and I with today’s USA Today crossword. We’ll only swipe a bit of your time.

My USAT debut too!

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I feel like I’m at the Oscars and I’m nominated in the same category as Meryl Streep and Tom Hanks. I’m almost tempted to write hashtag blessed… but I’ll spare you.

Crossword puzzle with 1-Down highlighted: [If this Jewish deli bread were a game of Bop It, you might: Roll it! Fill it! Twist it! Braid it!] (5 letters)

Put on your dancing shoes! Tonight we have an 11x12 puzzle by roster member Carina da Rosa (@carinadarosa.bsky.social) called "Sorry, Patrick Swayze, But I Put Baby in the Corner."

Puzzmo - Cross|word Play Cross|word on Puzzmo, Take a hint.

As I develop my crossword persona, I think it’s becoming a sassy ‘90s Disney princess.

Here’s my puzz today over at @puzzmo.com!

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2025 Midwest Crossword Tournament constructors: Evan Birnholz, Kyle Dolan, Katie Hoody, Lydia Roth & Christina Bodensiek, Hemant Mehta, Taylor Johnson

We're beyond thrilled to present puzzles by this fantastic set of constructors at the second Midwest Crossword Tournament, October 4, 2025 in Chicago! Read more about them and register now at midwestgridfest.com

Crossword puzzle with 30-Across highlighted: ["What did the thread say to the stony-faced needle?" "Why ___ serious?"] (three letters)

Today we bring you the latest midi from roster member Carina da Rosa (@carinadarosa.bsky.social‬). It's a 13x11 titled "That's What She Said." We think you'll enjoy how this puzzle manages to be light-hearted and educational at the same time.

Don’t worry, I didn’t know what it was either. I’ll DM you!

Yassss, do it! We can search for wisdom together, ha. You should also join the Crosscord if you haven’t already

Thanks to Igor and the team for including me in their Apple fun (and being so lovely to work with). Baby’s first mini…

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Dena and I have today’s crossword at @wsj.com (my debut with them!)

Print, online, choose your own solving adventure.

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Thanks to the Lil AVCX team (and especially my mentor @sallyhoelscher.bsky.social) for this wicked cool opportunity. Cue the ABBA!

I’m so obsessed with this one. Been thinking about it all week!