All articles tagged with #crossword
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.
Aidan Deshong and Akshay Seetharam, college students, collaborated on a challenging crossword puzzle featuring innovative geometry and fresh clues, including debut entries like Waluigi and concepts like jamais vu, showcasing creative wordplay and puzzle design.
Today's NYT Strands puzzle is challenging, with a theme of 'You got that right' and a hint involving finicky or particular. The answers include words like EXACT, STRICT, PRECISE, and the spangram TAKINGPAINS. Tips for solving involve finding related words and using clues to reveal theme words. For additional puzzle answers, other NYT puzzles like Wordle and Mini Crossword are also available.
This article discusses the weekly Monday crossword puzzle by Daniel Hrynick, highlighting its construction, a specific clue about MOOG, and the submission guidelines for future puzzles, noting that submissions are closed until July 31.
The article features the 'Daily Crossword: The Steel Puzzle' for July 11, a brain teaser designed to challenge and entertain crossword enthusiasts.
A detailed overview of a Sunday crossword puzzle themed around an escape room, featuring a complex key word puzzle derived from thematic clues and a personal note from the constructors about their creative process and family involvement.
The article reviews Blake Slonecker's intricate Saturday crossword puzzle, highlighting its symmetrical design, clever clues, and unique entries like FAIR ISLE SWEATER and ARMAGEDDON CHESS, while also sharing personal insights and the constructor's background.