Friday, August 27, 2021 - No REDHERRING here
A straightforward Friday oeuvre from the pen of Robyn Weintraub - Mike was reminded of Joe Friday's catchphrase, "Just the facts, ma'am", as most of the clues seemed to be quite literal. To be sure, ...
28 Elo 202111min
Thursday, August 26, 2021 - CANYOUDIGIT?
To answer the question posed in the episode title, yes we can, because this crossword is an absolute delight -- a fun but not impossible theme, and the "aha" moment if you get it will keep you energiz...
27 Elo 202111min
Wednesday, August 25, 2021 - Once a pun a time
If you like droll comedy, you'll love today's crossword. From 17A, "Please continue your generous support of the church", MASSAPPEAL, TO 58A, "This medicine will reduce your temperature in no time", F...
26 Elo 20217min
Tuesday, August 24, 2021 - Love is in the ... crossword?
The authors of today's crossword, Jessie Bullock and Ross Trudeau, just got engaged - and this crossword was their announcement! The theme revolved around the song from Aladdin, ICANSHOWYOUTHEWORLD, a...
25 Elo 202112min
Monday, August 23, 2021 - WOWZA!
HOWSWEETITIS and TWOTHUMBSUP pretty much summarizes our review of today's frothy , fun, and nostalgia-hued puzzle by Bruce Haight. Who can't help but smile at 49A, "The Jackie Gleason Show" catchphra...
24 Elo 202110min
Sunday, August 22, 2021 - Anagrams Galore!
A perfect Sunday crossword by Stephen McCarthy, with some extraordinary anagrams. For your consideration we offer 5A, It might be put on for stage PAGEANTRIES, GREASEPAINT, and 42A, You might be MARVE...
23 Elo 202113min
August, 21, 2021 - SYNAPSES, Assemble!
Today's crossword was a Saturday, hence the call for all SYNAPSES on deck. Jean's responded as usual, and she whizzed through today's crossword; Mike's also responded as usual, which is why, although ...
22 Elo 20219min
Friday, August 20, 2021 - No STALEJOKE Here
There was not a STALEJOKE to be found in today's grid. There might have been one at some point, but Will Shortz undoubtedly would've ULTIMATELY exercised his VETOPOWER to set things straight. There w...
21 Elo 202113min
