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Themeless Puzzle

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"Unleashing Creative Flow: The Art of Freestyling"

Tracy Bennett, a digital puzzles editor for The New York Times, created a bold and vibrant themeless crossword puzzle with lots of white squares and marquee answers in each corner. The puzzle features wide swaths of surprising entries and dazzling geometry, providing a super fun solve for themeless puzzle fans. Tricky clues include unexpected answers like "CLONING" for "That makes two of us!" and a fanciful homophone "WACKADOODLE" for "Super-sillyous?". The puzzle concludes with the satisfying entries "RIFFLES" and "FANTASY SERIES".

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"Challenging the Authority: Unveiling the Truth Behind 'Says Who?'"

Jeff Stillman, known for constructing Monday to Wednesday puzzles, makes his Saturday debut with a gorgeous grid that features lively span entries. The puzzle includes tricky clues, such as an extra-wide shoe spec, emojis, and a 17th-century expression. Stillman shares his constructor notes, celebrating his 10th NYT acceptance and first themeless puzzle. Readers are encouraged to submit their own crosswords to The New York Times.

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"Unleash Your Enthusiasm and Cut Out the Restraints"

Alex Vratsanos has created a themeless crossword puzzle for The New York Times, filled with clever clues and entries. The puzzle is packed with movie references, trivia, and wordplay, providing an entertaining solving experience. Vratsanos' puzzle showcases his personality and wit, making it enjoyable even when faced with challenging spots. The crossword includes clues related to "The Shining," MX missiles, pizza boxes, Yoda's dialect, Sigourney Weaver's role in "Aliens," and the unofficial 1984 Olympics anthem. Vratsanos expresses gratitude to the editors and shares his excitement for future puzzles.

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