Thursday, December 5, 2024 - A crossword with SPUNK! and, bonus: SPELUNK!
This was a fun Thursday crossword by Garett Chalfin, his ninth for the NYTimes. The theme was whimsical, the clues were cunning, and the end result was a superb addition to the NYTimes pantheon. Or, t...
6 Dec 202419min
Wednesday, December 4, 2024 - A crossword to sing about
There was an orchestra pit-full of musicians in today's crossword, including 66A, One-named singer featured on the 2013 hit "Play Hard": NEYO, 35D, "___ California" (Grammy-winning Red Hot Chili Pepp...
5 Dec 202417min
Tuesday, December 3, 2024 - Don't tackle this crossword on an empty stomach!
Today's grid was stuffed with assorted edibles, so listeners are cautioned to not attempt today's crossword on an empty stomach. And while none of the clues were particularly "crunchy" (crossword ling...
4 Dec 202422min
Monday, December 2, 2024 - Crosswords, definitely not a PASSINGFAD ❤️
There was indeed a theme in today's crossword, but it was sufficiently subtle that one of our cohosts missed it completely until it was brought to their attention by the other cohost. For those of you...
3 Dec 202411min
Sunday, December 1, 2024 - John Lieb has crafted one very chill crossword!
This was a perfect storm of a crossword, with an absolutely awesome theme, a boatload of ingenious clues, and ... wait for it ... Nope! We're not going to spoil things here in the show notes. Check ou...
2 Dec 202415min
Saturday, November 30, 2024 - Today's grid included WHIT (38A) and wit (everywhere!)
This was a fabulous debut by Oliver Goodridge and Juan Garavito. With sparkling clueing everywhere in the grid, they've provided a real master class in how to make a tough, fair and epic Saturday NYTi...
1 Dec 202420min
Friday, November 29, 2024 - A tip of the hat to whoever coined the phrase HATTIP 😀
Like glaciers in the spring, this crossword solve started off slowly, as the grid provided very few footholds in the top-left and top-right. Gradually, though, it yielded its delightful secrets, makin...
30 Nov 202420min
Thursday, November 28, 2024 - A crossword to be thankful for!
Today's PSA, don't attempt this crossword while in a FOODCOMA, it won't end well -- you'll need all your wits about you so that you can savor the puzzle, especially that delicious AHA! moment stuffed ...
29 Nov 202415min
