According to Wordplay, the constructor creates a crossword puzzle for his now-wife, Ruby, on the anniversary of their first date.
– puzzle by Daniel Trujillo Diaz
Thu 10/9/2025
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So many things you can indicate using just your thumbs!
– puzzle by Freddie Cheng
Fri 10/10/2025
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Thirteen debut answer words is a lot. How does Sam do it? Well, going to 16 columns helps. Six of the debuts are 12-letters long. Twelves are harder to fit into a standard 15x15 grid, so going wider opens up lots of opportunities.
Also, Sam is a brilliant constructor. That helps too.
Sometimes, in crosswords, specific knowklege works to your detriment. The "series" here (2, 4, 8, 16) is called a Geometric Sequence, or Geometric Progression. A Geometric Series is different — it's the sum of the sequence.
The trick is to not be so damn picky, and realize common usage, even if technically incorrect, is legitimate in crosswords. So grab some CBD OIL and chill out.
GO HAM, meaning go all out, was popularized by the 2011 Kanye West and Jay-Z song H•A•M. (NSFW)
– puzzle by Adrianne Baik
Wed 10/29/2025
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The four theme answers are all excellent.
– puzzle by John Donegan
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Click the grid to see the NYT animation of Elphaba DEFYING GRAVITY.
As many people have pointed out, 22-Across is not technically correct. In regular-season MLB games, extra innings start with a ghost runner (aka zombie runner) at second base.
