Thursday, October 20, 2022 - This crossword wasn't half-baaaaaad
Today's puzzle was a shear, excuse us, sheer delight, with a clever theme that definitely helped speed up the solve. Jean's favorite clues were 56D, Cousin of a carp, CHUB - simply because CHUB is so ...
21 Okt 202215min
Wednesday, October 19, 2022 - Luther Vandross, a musician for the ages
A terrific Wednesday crossword, with a theme guaranteed to bring a smile to your lips - and if that doesn't work, we double-guarantee that listening to the musician in 35D, Genre for Luther Vandross, ...
20 Okt 20229min
Tuesday, October 18, 2022 - ALEK Wek, not just K, but *great*!
A subtly themed Tuesday crossword - the theme didn't really help in the solve, but was fun to admire after the fact. There were a few potentially til (today I learned) answers in the grid, including 2...
19 Okt 202212min
Monday, October 27, 2022 - Hey, what's up, doc?🥕
An LOL theme to start off the week, both amusing and nostalgic (although most of the characters mentioned here are, in one form or another, still appearing in new series). There were a few quasi-myste...
18 Okt 20229min
Sunday, October 16, 2022 - The Sunday SCARIES!
A deftly constructed crossword by Paolo Pasco, with a theme that has to be seen to be believed (and arguably to be able to figure out the crossword). Fortunately Jean was able to do both, and to find ...
17 Okt 202215min
Saturday, October 15, 2022 - You CANTUNSEE this grid, nor would you want to!
A tough Saturday crossword, the kind that tests one's mettle, and tries one's soul, among other idioms. The clues and answers were as crisp as they come - 41A, Lickspittle, YESMAN; 38D, Coming down ha...
16 Okt 202217min
Friday, October 14, 2022 - Did we like this crossword? Let's just say WEHADABLAST
A David Steinberg crossword, and the maestro of cruciverbalism does not disappoint, with a stellar grid and inspired cluing. We doff our hats to you, and cannot wait until your next puzzle! Five squar...
15 Okt 20227min
Thursday, October 13, 2022 - The PROVOLONE answer? We ATEITUP!
A tricky Thursday crossword (for one of us: for the other, a piece of gateau), with numerous til (today I learned) moments. For example, both Jean and Mike were bemused to discover the answer to 46A, ...
14 Okt 202214min
