Puzzle #10: Have You Ever Considered Piracy?

Happy New Year!

Thanks to everyone who solved a puzzle of mine last year. Hopefully there'll be many more to come. Today's is another themeless. Shoutout to Nam Jin Yoon for a really handy tool for creating PDFs of crossword puzzles.

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Puzzle #109: Steamed Hams but it's a Cryptic Crossword (with Alex Boisvert)

Friends, you're in for a treat! Today's puzzle comes to us via the incredible mind of Alex Boisvert, Simpsons fan and all-around boon to the crosswording community . Alex was kind enough to pitch this idea, and collaborate with me on this cryptic, which was a ton of fun to make. We think you'll enjoy it regardless of your level of Simpsons knowledge/appreciation. Thank you to Steve Mossberg and Tyler Hinman for their help in testing this puzzle. Alex says: "I had a lot of fun and learned a lot about cryptics from Will while working on this puzzle. Enjoy!" Mmm, donuts If OneLook prompts a login, try using a private browser window. ipuz can be solved with the Crossword Nexus solver . ipuz PDF Solution and Parses Created by Will and Alex using PuzzleMe's free crossword puzzle maker

Puzzle #110: Crossword Cinematic Universe

Hi friends, Back with a themeless puzzle--I think there's a lot of fun entries and clues in this one, so I hope you enjoy. Lil AVCX is currently looking for folks who want to apply to be part of the 2026 roster , so check that out! Lately, I've been making some puzzles for People magazine--you can check them out on their Google Play or iPhone app if you'd like to solve some celebrity-themed puzzles (including some other fantastic constructors like Shannon Rapp, Robyn Weintraub and Neville Fogarty) (if OneDrive prompts you to login, try opening in a private window) .puz PDF Solution Mmm… sticky toffee pudding Created by Will Eisenberg

Puzzle #104: Triple Threats

Hi friends, Today's puzzle is a themed offering, and a lesson in striking while the iron is hot. It's one of my oldest crossword ideas, but I was never quite able to make a grid that I was happy with for it. Years later, I revisited it. I did find my grid-making skills had improved, but I dithered in making and cluing it. By the time I sent it around and got feedback from venues, I got told by not one but two different editors that they already had a very similar puzzle in their queue. Such is life! I still love this theme, and I'm happy I finally managed to make the puzzle a reality. I'm excited to see the different paths people took with a similar concept as well, so keep your eyes peeled for those other puzzles. Thank you to Geoffrey Schorkopf for invaluable help in testing this puzzle! You can find Shannon and I over at The Defector . If OneDrive prompts you to log-in, try opening in a private window. .puz PDF Solution ...

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