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 Mar 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 Mar 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 Mar 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 Feb 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 Feb 202319min
Saturday, February 25, 2023 - Trent H. Evans shows how to GETERDONE
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 Feb 202317min
Saturday, February 18, 2023 - Be ONTHEALERT! Kameron Austin Collins is in the house!
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 Feb 202318min
Friday, February 17, 2023 - Hey there, gossoon, going so soon? 🙄
An excellent Friday crossword by Jem Burch, with great clues and -- whew! -- no secret L's lurking in the grid (check out yesterday's podcast to understand that reference). We have all the deets insid...
18 Feb 20239min
