Rare bills and dice rolls
The world of crossword puzzles is an endless labyrinth of knowledge, a delightful challenge that marries etymology with general trivia, pop culture with ancient history....
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What’s hard to read in a text
The digital age has gifted us with instant communication, a constant stream of messages flowing at the speed of light. Yet, for all its convenience,...
Alexis, Feodor and Peter, among others
Every seasoned solver knows the thrill when a specific crossword clue catches your eye, demanding more than just a quick recall. This week, one such...
Pitch-perfect
Welcome back, fellow word sleuths and puzzle aficionados! There’s nothing quite like that moment of contemplation, the quiet hum of the brain whirring, as you...
Animal that’s mostly white, helping it hide in its natural habitat
The daily mental workout we crave often comes in the form of a particularly engaging crossword clue . Today, we’re diving deep into one that...
Iris ___, author of “The Chinese in America”
There’s a unique thrill in conquering a challenging crossword clue, isn’t there? That moment when a name or a concept clicks into place, not just...
Face-plant, so to speak
The clang of a particularly vivid and, dare I say, slightly mortifying phrase echoing through the grid. “Face-plant, so to speak.” What a delicious crossword...
Letters said out of embarrassment
Have you ever found yourself in a situation where the only appropriate response was an involuntary, almost primal sound? Perhaps you tripped over nothing, walked...
Abbr. on a pay stub
The world of crossword puzzles often delights in throwing us clues that, at first glance, seem utterly commonplace, almost too mundane to be the subject...
Table tennis or beach volleyball
Ever stared at acrossword clue, certain you knew the answer, only to find yourself going in circles? It’s that exhilarating, sometimes frustrating, dance we all...