Steak __

Ever stared at your daily crossword, eyes scanning the grid, and hit a wall? We’ve all been there. Sometimes, it’s a baffling proper noun; other...

Joplin work

The journey through the daily grid often presents delightful detours, leading solvers down paths of history, literature, and the arts. Every seasoned puzzle enthusiast knows...

Abbr. on old phones

Remember a time when phones weren’t sleek, bezel-less rectangles constantly vying for our attention? Long before the apps, the touchscreens, and the infinite scroll, there...

Weblike fabric

Threads of Wonder: Exploring the Delicate Art of Web-like Structures The world around us is filled with astonishing examples of delicate strength, structures so fine...

Becomes ragged

The world of crossword puzzles often presents us with clues that are both descriptive and deceptively simple. Take, for instance, thecrossword clue“Becomes ragged.” At first...