Thursday, August 6, 2020
A crossword that really works the old GRAY cells. Jean found it to be a nice Thursday crossword, Mike felt like he was trapped in a BLACKHOLE, and CANST believe that he was able to (eventually) solve it. One of the authors of today's puzzle is Jeff Chen, who runs xwordinfo.com -- check it out, it has excellent crossword resources. We'd love to hear from you! Just send feedback to crosswordpodcast@icloud.com We love feedback! Send us a text... Contact Info: We love listener mail! Drop us a l...
6 Aug 202012min
Wednesday, August 5, 2020
This puzzle was a SMASHHIT, with EVERYTHING that you could want in a crossword: delicious BAGELs, a reference to Marvel superheroes (THOR), and, Mike's personal favorite, CLOWNCARS. Like what you're hearing? Have suggestions for future topics? Give us some feedback at crosswordpodcast@icloud.com We love feedback! Send us a text... Contact Info: We love listener mail! Drop us a line, crosswordpodcast@icloud.com. Also, we're on FaceBook, so feel free to drop by there and strike up a conversat...
6 Aug 20208min
Tuesday, August 4, 2020
A Tuesday crossword that features EPEEISTS and Popeye's dreaded enemy, the SEAHAG? Who could ask for anything more? Some of you could! And so, starting today, we are introducing Tip Tuesday, in which we will try and include tips for new solvers. If you want to get a hold of us to discuss a podcast, or have suggestions for improvements, now you can email us -- crosswordpodcast@icloud.com. Operators are standing by, so send us some email now! We love feedback! Send us a text... Contact Info: ...
5 Aug 202011min
Monday, August 3, 2020
A crossword in which both Jean & Mike discover that OLMEC is not an elderly robot, but rather a Meso-American carver of yore; Jean points out the difference between AGUA and the color that it might be, AQUA; and Mike finds out that Katmandu and Timbuktu are on entirely different continents. Enjoy! Remember, to share in the joy of solving, go to nytimes.com/crosswords, subscribe, and start puzzling! We love feedback! Send us a text... Contact Info: We love listener mail! Drop us a l...
4 Aug 20207min
Sunday, August 2, 2020
A challenging Sunday, no SHOOIN. With challenging entries like TEIXEIRA, and CUPROUS, and fun ones like RADIOCAR and SEADOVE, there's something here to appeal to everyone.Remember, you too can follow along: just go to nytimes.com/crosswords, subscribe, and start puzzling!We love feedback! Send us a text...Contact Info:We love listener mail! Drop us a line, crosswordpodcast@icloud.com.Also, we're on FaceBook, so feel free to drop by there and strike up a conversation!
3 Aug 202013min
Saturday, August 1, 2020
In today's episode, Jean, reporting from a remote location, discovers that EYEs are not as difficult to sculpt as TOGAs, and that sometimes the answer to a "stole" clue is not BOA (FUR real). Meanwhile, Mike learns (again: AD NAUSEAM, in fact) about the importance of proper spelling, and celebrates the appearance of his favorite Titanic passenger, John ASTOR, in today's crossword. We love feedback! Send us a text... Contact Info: We love listener mail! Drop us a line, crosswordpodcast@...
2 Aug 202013min
Friday, July 31, 2020
An Erik Agard crossword, written with his usual FLARE, which means solvers need to be especially ALERT. Jean, aided by her encyclopedic knowledge of Hollywood actresses of yore, tore through this in *record* time.We love feedback! Send us a text...Contact Info:We love listener mail! Drop us a line, crosswordpodcast@icloud.com.Also, we're on FaceBook, so feel free to drop by there and strike up a conversation!
1 Aug 202011min
Thursday, July 30, 2020
A novel Thursday arrangement by the indefatigable Joel Fagliano! We love feedback! Send us a text...Contact Info:We love listener mail! Drop us a line, crosswordpodcast@icloud.com.Also, we're on FaceBook, so feel free to drop by there and strike up a conversation!
31 Jul 20205min
