Sunday, March 5, 2023 - This crossword deserves a lot of R-E-S-P-E-C-T
A fine Sunday crossword by John-Clark Levin - the clues are uniformly delightful, and over a grid the size of a Sunday (21x21, in case you hadn't measured lately), that's saying a lot. And we have a l...
6 Maalis 202317min
Saturday, March 4, 2023 - KACHINAs and BENTOBOXes and ESSAYMILLs, oh, my!
Another tough crossword for one of our co-hosts, for whom KACHINA dolls were a revelation. As part of his cunning plan to keep mementos of especially challenging clues close at hand, he hopes to soon ...
5 Maalis 202320min
Friday, March 3, 2023 - In like a lion, out like a ... LARB?
An epically challenging Friday crossword, with delightfully devious and deceptive clues that have to be seen to be believed -- or if not seen, at least heard, and for that we've got you covered! Get t...
4 Maalis 202320min
Thursday, March 2, 2023 - A crossword with a lot of PLUCK (and one 👻)
Malaika Handa has created a terrific puzzle, and congrats are in order because this is her debut NYTimes crossword!! There were many gems in the grid, such as 23A, Child-oriented non-profit group, PTA...
3 Maalis 202312min
Wednesday, March 1, 2023 - Have a sip of AVANTPOP
Today's crossword absolutely pegged the pun meter, and it also earned 5 squares on the JAMCR scale. A coincidence? We think not, and neither will you (probably) once you've heard today's episode.We lo...
2 Maalis 202311min
Tuesday, February 28, 2023 - What's the big deal about the MUDEEL?
Anytime Dr. Seuss wanders into the grid you know you're in for a good time, and today's constructor, Gia Bosko, delivers and then some! Definitely worth a full 5 squares on the JAMCR scale, and for th...
1 Maalis 202313min
Monday, February 27, 2023 - SUN bear - small in stature, but a giant of cuteness 😀
A very droll Monday theme, involving bears, 3/4 of whom your co-hosts were familiar with, the 4th being a revelation. Jean cruised through this crossword like a boss, Mike meandered through it like he...
28 Helmi 202315min
Sunday, February 26, 2023 -- This crossword's definitely a KEEPER!
A terrific Sunday crossword by Will Nediger: the theme is an absolute delight, and Will didn't slouch off in the rest of the grid, either. We have all the deets inside, so have at it!We love feedback!...
27 Helmi 202319min
