Puzzle #57: Going Postal

Hi friends,

Themed puzzle for ya this week. I think you'll find it a light challenge, with a few tricky clues, and hopefully a fun theme! Many thanks to Alex Boisvert for helping in testing this one.

If you'd like to try some other puzzles by me, I've had a few lately: One in Spyscape called "Vertical Infiltration," a Universal puzzle called "Fantasy Sports," and an AVCX midi titled "Schrödinger's Cat." It's been a thrill working with some great editors, including Will Nediger, Brooke Husic and David Steinberg, who definitely elevate my work, so go check those out!

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Puzzle #93: I'm Only One Man (with Norah Sharpe)

Hi gang, Back with a new themeless after a little hiatus. The puzzle work continues apace! I'm part of a lovely leadership team over at Lil AVC X, along with Rafa Musa, Olivia Mitra Framke, and Sally Hoelscher. We recently finished putting together the team of editors for 2024, which includes Norah Sharpe (under her government name)! This puzzle, like every collaboration with Norah , was a joy to make. Norah says, "The structure of this one was inspired by some of the gridwork that Brian Thomas has been up to lately (see this one and this one ). My favorite clues are 16A, 39A, and 51D. Thanks as ever to Will for having me over. There's only a few days left to send in your applications for the 2024 Lil AVC X roster! Details here . And speaking of Lil, please try our "Happy Hour" midi from earlier this week." (If OneDrive prompts a log-in, try opening in a private window) .puz PDF Solution Mmm, mini smores cups

Puzzle #100: We Want A Pitcher (with Brian Thomas)

Hi friends, 100 puzzles! Wow. That's pretty crazy. If you've solved even one along the way--THANK YOU. There are too many of you to thank but I'm so grateful to everyone who has solved a puzzle, made a puzzle with me, and even just talked about puzzles with me. This week's offering is a themeless puzzle with Brian Thomas that's chock full of fun indie vibes. Go solve Brian's other puzzles too! I'm also very excited to be able to share an essay of mine that Daily Crossword Links has been kind enough to host, titled "No Scrubs" . It's a philosophy of solving crosswords that I hope will be beneficial to new solvers and competitive solvers alike. .puz PDF Solution (If OneLook prompts a log-in, try opening in a private window) Mmm, gooey butter cake

Puzzle #94: Better Than Ever

Hi friends, Back with a themeless that I think you'll find to be a fun romp. Thanks to Norah for help in testing this one. I'm posting this unusually on a Saturday because I'm in the midst of kind of a fun run of puzzles! Thursday: Los Angeles Times with Norah Friday: Puzzmo (if you haven't checked it out yet, it's free to register and you should definitely give it a look) Saturday: This puzzle! Sunday: Browser cryptic with Norah Monday: MYSTERY OUTLET with Norah It's also a nice run for Norah (who has a puzzle over on the app Crossword Flow today), and for us collaboratively. Thanks to everyone who's helped test, streamed a puzzle of ours, or just said nice things. The crossword community rocks, and we're happy to be a part of it. (If OneLook prompts a login, try opening in a private browser window) .puz PDF Solution Mmm, cranberry-pomegranate mousse pie

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