Shrinking
The Curious Case of the Shrinking Crossword Clue: A Thematic Deep Dive Hello, fellow word sleuths and grid-conquerors! There’s a particular kind of thematic challenge...
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Tune that really catches on
When a Tune Becomes an Earworm: Dissecting a Puzzling Crossword Clue There’s a unique satisfaction that comes from encountering a deceptively simple crossword clue, one...
Campsite warmer
There’s a particular kind of spark that ignites when a seemingly straightforwardcrossword cluepresents itself, yet manages to hide its true nature just out of immediate...
“In case you forgot … “
In case you forgot … There’s a particular type of memory lapse that’s unique to the world of puzzle solving. It’s not the frustration of...
Circumstance, slangily
There’s a unique thrill that comes with unraveling a truly clever crossword clue . It’s more than just finding a definition; it’s about making a...
Poetic conjunction
Every so often, a particular crossword clue lands in the grid, momentarily transporting us from the everyday to a realm of eloquent, perhaps even forgotten,...
Institutions “full of sunk treasure,” per Virginia Woolf
There are crossword clues, and then there arecrossword clues. You know the kind I mean – the ones that stop you mid-sip of coffee, the...
WWII fleet
Navigating the Waves of History: Today’s WWII Fleet Crossword Clue Welcome back, fellow word warriors and history buffs! There’s nothing quite like the satisfying click...
Some brews
“Some brews.” Three simple words, yet for many a crossword solver, they represent a delightful, perplexing challenge. It’s the kind ofcrossword cluethat seems straightforward on...
West Point, e.g.
You’re staring at your latest daily crossword clue: “West Point, e.g.” For many seasoned solvers, that little “e.g.” is a beacon, a clear signal that...