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Friday, August 15, 2025 - This was a BOSS crossword!
Season 13 Episode 90
Depending upon what you've squirreled away in your wheelhouse, you may have found today's crossword a) straightforward, or b) a Friday crossword wrapped around a zesty Saturday mini-crossword. In the…
Published on 4 months, 2 weeks ago
Thursday, August 14, 2025 - We'll take "Awesome Crossword" for $500
Season 13 Episode 89
A few Sundays ago we had a puzzle paying homage to Star Trek, and now we've moved on to another iconic show, Jeopardy! While we feel that the editors missed a fabulous opportunity to play the Jeopard…
Published on 4 months, 2 weeks ago
Wednesday, August 13, 2025 - Hola, OLLAS!
Season 13 Episode 88
Just like the answer to 29D, "Too ___" (2024 #1 Hozier hit), this was a SWEET Wednesday crossword, and we're not just saying that because Jared Cappel took the time to introduce us to a magnificent b…
Published on 4 months, 2 weeks ago
Tuesday, August 12, 2025 - The planet with the most moons? Give us a ring, we'll tell you 🙄
Season 13 Episode 87
This was an Erik Agard puzzle, meaning the clues were fabulous; but it was a Tuesday Erik Agard puzzle, which means that the clues were not too difficult. We loved 45D, He or I, but not she, ELEMENT …
Published on 4 months, 2 weeks ago
Monday, August 11, 2025 - At long last we have it: OREOS, the origin story!!
Season 13 Episode 86
Rebecca Goldstein has won awards for her crosswords, and today's is another fine example of why she has been so afforded. Jean, as is so often the case, made short work of today's puzzle, while Mike …
Published on 4 months, 3 weeks ago
Sunday, August 10, 2025 - The EYES have it 😀
Season 13 Episode 85
This was an elegantly crafted crossword by Adam Wagner and Chandi Deitmer. We were thrilled and delighted to welcome back the rebus, which we have not seen in several Sundays (or so it seems). Jean w…
Published on 4 months, 3 weeks ago
Thursday, August 7, 2025 - No DROSS in today's grid ... er, other than DROSS 🙄
Season 13 Episode 84
This was a splendid crossword by Ben Zimmer. There were no rebuses, but the ingenious theme was a surprise and a delight. We give it a 5 squares on the JAMCR scale, and for the reasons why, have a li…
Published on 4 months, 3 weeks ago
Wednesday, August 6, 2025 - YEET that was a great crossword!
Season 13 Episode 83
The appearance of YEET in the grid is always cause for celebration, a reminder that the English language is not set in its ways, but evolving at a rate that would've made Noah Webster exclaim "YEET t…
Published on 4 months, 3 weeks ago
Tuesday, August 5, 2025 - India.ARIE, in the grid and, hopefully, on your playlist!
Season 13 Episode 82
This was a picture-perfect Tuesday crossword by Gary Larson and Amy Ensz, marking their second collaboration. The theme was suitably surprising, and the rest of the puzzle equally excellent. Besides …
Published on 4 months, 3 weeks ago
Monday, August 4, 2025 - ARIL showers bring ... a need for a more attentive spell-checker 🙄
Season 13 Episode 81
This was a satisfyingly crunchy Monday crossword; it took both cohosts, laboring independently as usual, a significantly longer time than usual to complete. They blame it on the AQI, which in NE Wisc…
Published on 4 months, 4 weeks ago