Thursday, February 20, 2025 - Oh, *so* close

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

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

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

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

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

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

We are back, and what a welcome Trent H. Evans had in store for us - an epically difficulty Saturday crossword, with mind-bending clues in every corner. The phrase "tough but fair" comes to mind, and ...

26 Helmi 202317min

As listeners may recall from prior episodes, puzzles by Kameron Austin Collins usually mean a challenge -- and on a Saturday in particular KAC does not hold back, and today's puzzle shows him to be in...

19 Helmi 202318min