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Thursday, October 2, 2025 - One bang up crossword!
Season 14 Episode 30
This was a fine Thursday crossword by Aidan Deshong -- his 6th for the NYTimes. Jean tore through it, Mike ... did not. The theme, discussed within, was great. The clues were also fine -- 20A, Levele…
Published on 2 months, 4 weeks ago
Tuesday, September 30, 2025 -- A joyous Tuesday crossword!
Season 14 Episode 29
Today's crossword was a joy, for reasons that will become readily apparent as soon as you've either a) done the crossword, or b) listened to today's podcast. We don't want to spoil it too much; to sa…
Published on 3 months ago
Monday, September 29, 2025 - A sweet Monday debut
Today's crossword is a debut for Brian Keller -- and it checks all the boxes as far as Mondays are concerned.
Fun theme? ✅Not too hard? ✅Interesting clues? ✅15x15 or thereabouts? ✅In addition to a fin…
Published on 3 months ago
Sunday, September 28, 2025 - PEETS, when you need caffeine to get to the next Starbuck's 😀
Season 14 Episode 27
A few weeks ago, we had an homage to Star Trek. Well, Rich Katz (ably guided by Will Shortz) has dug into the nostalgia vault once more, and came up with this fine ode to a 1990's sitcom whose name w…
Published on 3 months ago
Friday, September 26, 2025 - Behold, a business of FERRETS!
Season 14 Episode 25
Opinions were mixed on today's puzzle. Jean found it to be a large-ish challenge while Mike found more of it in his wheelhouse than usual for a Friday. Both agreed that it was an awesome crossword, t…
Published on 3 months ago
Saturday, September 27, 2025 - A Saturday crossword so good we'll need a thesaurus to do it justice! 😍
Season 14 Episode 26
This was a Saturday crossword where every clue looked like it was hand-crafted with passion and precision: if the Loeuvre is ever looking for a crossword to hang up next to the Mona Lisa, they could …
Published on 3 months ago
Thursday, September 25, 2025 - Encore, encore!
Season 14 Episode 24
Today's crossword was brrrrrrrillllllliiiiiiiiiaaaaaaaannnnnnnntttttttt -- that is to say, brilliant: but definitely a stretch 😀. To be more specific, thanks to the theme solving this crossword seeme…
Published on 3 months, 1 week ago
Wednesday, September 24, 2025 - Let's do the CHARLESTON!
Season 14 Episode 23
This was Peter A. Collins' 122nd NYTimes crossword, a very impressive statistic. The reason why he got to 122 is apparent everywhere you look in today's grid. From 8D, One who's given many instructio…
Published on 3 months, 1 week ago
Tuesday, September 23, 2025 - For the record, the NAVI never lived on Naboo 😀
Season 14 Episode 22
It has been over four years since Jacob Stulberg last appeared in the NYTimes crossword marquee, but it's good to have him back. We were tickled to see TOFU (48D, Staple of vegan cooking) in the grid…
Published on 3 months, 1 week ago
Monday, September 22, 2025 - JUSTINTRUDEAU is in the grid ... but not in The House
Season 14 Episode 21
For those of you unfamiliar with Canadian politics, JUSTINTRUDEAU ruled Canada from 2015-2025, when he stepped aside in favor of Mark Carney, the current PM. The entire political saga will probably b…
Published on 3 months, 1 week ago