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Wednesday, August 5, 2026 — Don't Caper Around With That CABER, You Could Put an Eye Out! 🙄
Season 17 Episode 25
If you took a look at this crossword and decided that it's time to split, we commend you on your choice of metaphor. Daniel Bodily has constructed a …
9 hours ago
Tuesday, August 4, 2026 — Could the NYTimes' Favorite Cookie Get Even Yummier? Evidently There Is a Way! 🍪
Season 17 Episode 24
If you like weddings, have at least a passing knowledge of Indian words, and enjoy puns, then you should find today's crossword theme quite satisfyin…
1 day, 10 hours ago
Monday, August 3, 2026 — Hoozah, it's National Sandwich Month!! 🥪
Season 17 Episode 23
Willa Angel Chen Miller's crosswords normally show up on Friday, so we were slightly concerned to see her name here on Monday, but she has done an ex…
2 days, 10 hours ago
Sunday, August 2, 2026 — Today's Crossword Won't Steer You Wrong!
Season 17 Episode 22
This was an awesome Sunday crossword by Ralph Sharaga (a debut for him) and veteran constructor Doug Peterson (this is his 61st!). The theme was abso…
3 days, 9 hours ago
Saturday, August 1, 2026 — Allo, August!
Season 17 Episode 21
Saturdays are typically the most challenging crosswords of the week, and today's was a splendid mental workout, with some absolutely stellar clues, i…
4 days, 10 hours ago
Friday, July 31, 2026 — G'bye, July!
Season 17 Episode 20
Rafael Musa was in his element today — over 50% of his crosswords have appeared on Friday. We were therefore unsurprisingly KEENON on today's effort,…
5 days, 10 hours ago
Thursday, July 30, 2026 — A Crossword as Easy as Alpha, Bravo, Charlie 😉
Season 17 Episode 19
This was a fine Thursday crossword by Joel Woodford, with a nifty theme that was surprising, entertaining, and — bonus! — gave us a chance to use "ni…
6 days, 9 hours ago
Wednesday, July 22, 2026 — Ooh, the Carnival's In Town! 🎉🤡
Season 17 Episode 18
If you find the aroma of fresh popcorn wafting from the grid, that means you've really gotten into the spirit of this absolutely endearing crossword …
2 weeks ago
Tuesday, July 21, 2026 — Let's Make Some Noise For a Very Noisy Crossword!
Season 17 Episode 17
This was a superlative Tuesday crossword, thanks to some really sparkling clues. The theme — which we discuss extensively in today's episode — is the…
2 weeks, 1 day ago
Monday, July 20, 2026 — Gee, this Crossword's Got GLEE 🙄
Season 17 Episode 16
It is our suspicion that Eric Rollfing, author of today's fine crossword, probably solves every NYTimes Connections puzzle without any mistakes, beca…
2 weeks, 2 days ago