Got a few weeks of puzzles for you again today. Happy solving!
Remember that this is not an attempt to pick the “best” puzzles, and we won’t be commenting as critics. Our approach is best described as “puzzles we solved that we don’t think you should miss.” Kind of like staff recommendations at a local bookstore.
Did we miss your favorites? Add them in the comments!
Crosstina Aquafina: crosstina aqua-zine-a, vol. 1 (10/19) by kelsey dixon. A tour de force in crossword creativity that’s still available as a PDF download. —Rich and Norah
Boswords Themeless League: Week 4 (10/28) by Sarah Sinclair. My favorite so far of the season. So many fun entries. You can still sign up! —Norah
lost for xwords: Was It Something I Ate? (10/28) by August Miller. Nice blend of indie touches, variety of cluing styles, and super-satisfying to solve. —Norah
Luckystreak Xwords: repeat stuff (10/29) by ada nicolle. clever theme that builds on itself as the puzzle continues. so much fun to solve. don’t miss! —norah
Universal: ($) Seasonal Ingredients (10/30) by Amie Walker and Geoffrey Schorkopf. —Matt
Los Angeles Times: (11/2) by Evan Mulvihill. —Matt
Luckystreak Xwords: remember those puzzles i built? (11/3) by ada nicolle. If you aren’t solving Ada’s (free!) “No-Skips November” puzzles, you’re missing out. Plus, there are cat adventures! —Rich
Boswords Themeless League: ($) Week 5 (11/4) by Andy Kravis. Without a doubt my favorite themeless grid of the year. Andy is an absolute pro, and the clues are just as good, if not better. —Matt (and Norah)
Luckystreak Xwords: letters of employment (11/8) by ada nicolle. Another “No-Skips November” puzzle, this one with a fun theme. —Rich
Apple News: ($) X Factor (11/10) by Kate Chin Park. I’ve only recently started doing the Apple News crossword every day, but it’s quickly becoming a favorite. Check it out if you can. —Rich
Defector: ($) Paintball (11/11) by Will Nediger. —Matt and Rich
Crossweird Puzzles: Puzzle Girl Autumn (11/11) by 🥯 and xwordswithbabka: and here we are (11/13) by Dan Schwartz. A pair of indie midis that brought me joy amidst *gestures at everything.* —Rich
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