All articles tagged with #crossword
Defector launches its weekly crosswords with “The Crossword, May 11: She’s A Rainbow,” a puzzle by Kelsey Dixon edited by Hoang-Kim Vu. The piece highlights Dixon’s background, notes the Defector-AVCX partnership for crosswords, and invites puzzle submissions as part of the Monday puzzle series.
Defector's Monday crossword for May 4 was constructed by Rebecca Goldstein and edited by Hoang-Kim Vu. Goldstein is a Bay Area research scientist and crossword constructor who co-directs Westwords, a Berkeley-based tournament that will be online on June 14. Defector Crosswords runs Mondays in partnership with AVCX; readers can submit puzzles and sign up to play.
Defector’s Monday crossword wraps up March with a challenging themeless by Rafael Musa and Owen Bergstein, edited by Hoang-Kim Vu. The feature is part of Defector’s collaboration with AVCX, which runs weekly puzzles, and submissions are closed from April 1 to May 1.
The New York Times launches its Midi daily crossword; Monday’s puzzle by Leslie Benson features a theme where each themed answer begins with a word shouted in context (FORE), with constructor notes about the debut and Melissa Kirsch reflecting on nerd culture and solving, while clues touch on items like SMÉAGOL, TIMBER WOLF, and DOCTOR WHO.
The New York Times launches Midi, a daily medium-size crossword, and marks Yitzi Snow’s NYT debut with a Thursday puzzle that uses a rebus mechanic and Roman numerals to reveal its theme entries.
Adam Aaronson’s New York Times crossword showcases an EG theme: every theme entry is a two-word phrase with the first word starting with E and the second with G (e.g., ETHNIC GROUP, ENDOCRINE GLAND). The clues and syntax—such as “e.g.” and “for one”—signal the gimmick, but there’s no revealer; solvers discover the pattern gradually while the piece also reflects on language, culture, and the constructor’s anecdotes.
The article provides hints, answers, and strategies for solving the NYT Strands puzzle for January 6, including the theme 'Look up!', key words, and the spangram 'DEFYINGGRAVITY'. It also discusses the difficulty of certain puzzles and offers tips for solving them.
The article provides hints, answers, and strategies for solving the NYT Strands puzzle for January 4, 2026, including the theme 'I just know...' related to mental powers, and details about the answers and the challenging aspects of recent puzzles.
Hannah Slovut-Einertson's themeless crossword puzzle features clever clues and smooth solving, with notable entries like BAD APPLES, SEED MONEY, MULLET, PARENTESE, and ONE MAN BAND, showcasing her skill in puzzle design and word association.
The article provides hints, answers, and tips for the NYT Strands puzzle for Jan. 1, 2025, including the theme 'Not your average joe,' clues, answers like BOLD and COFFEE, and mentions of tough puzzles from recent weeks.
The NYT Strands puzzle for December 30, 2025, themed '2025 Top Twenty,' involves finding hidden words related to music and radio, with answers including GOLDEN, DAISIES, MANCHILD, ORDINARY, ABRACADABRAT, and the spangram HITSONGS. The puzzle challenges players to uncover theme words and a final spanning word, with hints provided for solving.
The article provides hints, answers, and strategies for solving the NYT Strands puzzle dated December 19, 2025, including the theme 'On the chopping block,' key words, and the solution 'MAKINGTHECUT,' along with tips for tackling tough puzzles and related word games.
The NYT crossword for September 22, 2025, features a 'Simpsons'-themed puzzle with the recurring sound 'D'OH!' at the end of multiple answers, including Bordeaux, Trudeau, Super Nintendo, and cookie dough, celebrating the show's enduring cultural impact and clever wordplay.
The article features a baseball-themed crossword puzzle for September 1, along with various entertainment news and updates from Vulture, including TV shows, movies, film festivals, and celebrity news.
The article reviews a challenging Sunday crossword puzzle by Adam Wagner and Chandi Deitmer, centered around a hidden 'EYE' rebus theme inspired by the children's game 'I Spy,' featuring eight long theme entries with clever wordplay and layered clues, showcasing their collaborative creativity and puzzle design skills.