Saturday, January 31, 2026 - The Snellen chart - the one you *know*, but can't *name* 🧐
This was a strenuous Saturday workout, no doubt, with more misdirection then you'd see at a Penn & Teller performance. Consider 15D, "Science is ___ that works": Kurt Vonnegut, MAGIC (what a fabulous ...
1 Feb 14min
Friday, January 30, 2026 - Rejoice, rejoice, Robyn Weintraub has struck (gold) again 😀
Robyn Weintraub is one of our favorite constructors, and today's crossword shows why. It is, in a word, the clues. OK, technically that's two words, but we're feeling generous after having just enjoye...
31 Jan 11min
Thursday, January 29, 2026 - Happy Antepenultimate Day!
This was a debut crossword by Kit Sheffield — kudos! — with a cute theme that must've been a bear to put into practice. Somehow Kit managed, though, and we are better off for it! Apart from the theme,...
30 Jan 12min
Wednesday, January 28, 2026 - In the eye of the besolver ... er, beholder.
This was a fun mid-week crossword, built with HI (Human Intelligence), with just a skosh of (non-AI) assistance from Excel. (See the xwordinfo.com entry for the gory details). The theme was, well, pu...
29 Jan 13min
Tuesday, January 27, 2026 - 🎵 Gonna fly like an eagle ... eventually 🎶
Miranda Kany and Tracy Bennett have teamed up to create a sweet Tuesday crossword, most definitely not for the birds (even though birds did manage to glide into the grid). We found the theme sweet, a...
28 Jan 15min
Monday, January 26, 2026 - Truffle pigs of the world, unite! 🐷
There's a lot of pressure on a Monday crossword. It needs to be easy (well, easier), entertaining, and educational. Today's puzzle definitely checks all the boxes: Easier: 44A, Food court pizza chain,...
27 Jan 11min
Sunday, January 25, 2026 - Prince Edward Island, small in area, but huge in heart!
If you're a member of the Geek Squad or work at Apple's Genius Bar, you'll find today's crossword to be a breeze. If not, fear not: the crosses were not too difficult, as befits a Sunday puzzle. We ha...
26 Jan 15min
