Tuesday, March 21, 2023 - A MERRY Tuesday crossword
There were no SNAFUs in today's crossword, and no TABOOBOOBOOs, for that matter: just a bevy of brilliant clues (especially the "themers" as we like to call them (as of today, when we first thought of...
22 Maalis 202318min
Monday, March 20, 2023 - EXPO and ESPO? UHOH 🙄
Generally speaking, the New York Times crosswords get more difficult as the week progresses, with Monday being the easiest, Saturday the hardest, and Sunday more like a large-ish Wednesday. Today's cr...
21 Maalis 202315min
Saturday, March 18 & Sunday, March 19, 2023 -- that's right, a double header!!
They said it couldn't be done, but, amazingly, we were able to squeeze in two crosswords analyses into one podcast. Not only that, we also managed to work in: a) the announcement of our JAMCOTWA (Je...
20 Maalis 202320min
Friday, March 17, 2023 - And a Happy St. Patrick's Day to you too!
A cheery Friday crossword, with tough, tough clues (for one of our co-hosts). But the pop-culture meter was reading almost 0, which helped said co-host immensely. Deets inside, so download, listen up,...
18 Maalis 202310min
Wednesday, March 15, 2023 - Dare to shred the GNAR??
A lively Wednesday puzzle by Michael Berg, with lots of entertaining and educational clues. If you wish for us to elaborate -- and we hope you do -- then fear not, we already have! Just download, list...
17 Maalis 202313min
Thursday, March 16, 2023 - He shoots, he scores! HOWE does Gordie do it?? 🙄
YAANYTC (Yet Another Awesome New York Times crossword): the NYTimes is really on a tear this week, and this puzzle in particular really hit the SUHWEET spot, with a dizzying theme and brilliant clues....
17 Maalis 202318min
Tuesday, March 14, 2023 - A crossword that's SWEET, not ELITE and that's FINAL!
A creative tribute to the impending MARCHMADNESS, with some extra flourishes that elevate this from a merely good crossword to a great one. And speaking of contests ... we're running our own Triplet...
15 Maalis 202321min
Monday, March 13, 2023 - DEREK Jeter: when you absolutely, positively, need to win a World Series 😀 ⚾️
A slightly spicier Monday than usual, with clues such as 64A, Regarding this point, HERETO; the terrific 36A, "_______ is a lie that makes us realize truth" : Picasso, ART; and 52D, Pro pitcher, of a ...
14 Maalis 202312min
