“The Simpsons” shopkeeper
Welcome back, fellow word nerds and puzzle pros! There’s a special kind of satisfaction that comes from seeing a beloved pop culture reference pop up...
Tag: New York Times
Broadway’s “For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide / When the Rainbow Is ___”
There are some Broadway titles that, even years after their premiere, retain a singular power, a resonance that transcends the stage and permeates our collective...
“Decorated,” as a house for Halloween
When Homes Transform: Deciphering the Halloween House Vibe As the crisp autumn air settles and leaves begin to turn, there’s a particular excitement that builds...
Letters before Q, sometimes
The grid is spread out before you, mostly filled, a satisfying mosaic of ink and blank squares. Then, there’s that one stubborn spot, a short...
Anchor or heart, maybe
The intricate dance of words and wit woven into a well-crafted crossword clue often defines the true joy of the puzzle-solving experience. Some clues are...
House with a long-unmowed lawn, e.g.
Hey there, fellow word weavers and clue conquerors! Ever stared at a seemingly straightforward crossword clue that just… isn’t? You know the kind – it...
Wine god of myth
Ah, the mythical realm! Few categories of crossword clue can transport us quite like those delving into the ancient pantheons. From towering Olympians to obscure...
SEAL’s org.
The world of crossword puzzles is a fascinating landscape of linguistic challenges, where every letter counts and every phrase hides a secret. Among the myriad...
Home to the oldest Buddhist temple in Japan (built in A.D. 593)
Every now and then, a crossword clue transports you not just across a puzzle grid, but across centuries. Such is the case with a recent...
Earth or sun, for example
Today, we’re diving deep into a fascinating and common type of challenge found in so many dailycrossword puzzles: the “for example” clue. Specifically, let’s turn...