Less wordy
Hello, fellow word sleuths and puzzle aficionados! There’s nothing quite like that moment when the grid starts to fill, when a tricky theme clicks into...
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Silicon Valley industry
The very name conjures images of groundbreaking innovation, visionary entrepreneurs, and the relentless pursuit of the next big thing. Silicon Valley, far more than just...
Ph.D., for one: Abbr.
Somecrossword cluesinstantly signal a particular kind of challenge, demanding not just vocabulary but also a keen understanding ofcrossword puzzlemechanics. Among these, the prompt “Ph.D., for...
Not the least bit
Every seasoned solver understands that some of the most satisfying “aha!” moments in a crossword puzzle come from cracking a seemingly straightforward phrase that turns...
Early riser in a barnyard
The first light of dawn brings with it a symphony of sounds, a gentle awakening that signals the start of a new day. For those...
“Let’s get this show on the road!”
There’s a unique thrill that washes over you when a phrase you use countless times in daily conversation suddenly appears, pristine and provocative, in the...
Examine the similarities and differences
Welcome back, fellow word nerds and puzzle enthusiasts! Today, we’re diving deep into an aspect of crossword solving that underpins so much of the joy...
Pod filler
Every seasoned solver knows the feeling. You glance at a new puzzle, and among the intricate wordplay and cunning definitions, a seemingly simple clue catches...
“She’s trying ___ best”
There’s a unique kind of satisfaction that washes over you when the grid finally clicks into place, doesn’t there? That moment when a seemingly intractable...
Uber driver’s tool
Welcome back, fellow word sleuths and puzzle aficionados! Today, we’re diving into a particularly contemporary crossword clue that recently caught my eye and, I suspect,...