Get too much sun
The dog days of summer might be behind us for some, but the memory of those long, bright afternoons lingers, often evoking feelings of warmth,...
Tag: Universal
Ode, for one
The crossword grid beckons, a fresh challenge laid out before us, and often, it’s a single, seemingly innocuous crossword clue that snags our attention, holding...
Wronged person (Note letters 1-4 in this answer + letters 4-7 in 41-Down)
Some crossword clues are straightforward, a simple definition leading to an obvious word. Then there are those that make you pause, reread, and perhaps even...
Stimpy’s pal
That moment arrives for every crossword enthusiast: a clue appears that isn’t just a test of vocabulary or obscure facts, but a direct portal to...
Lead-in to “nuptial”
Ever stared at a blank square in your daily crossword and felt that tantalizing pull, knowing the answer isright there, just out of reach? That’s...
Playthings with strings (Note letters 3-5 in this answer + letters 2-6 in 45-Down)
There’s nothing quite like the satisfaction of cracking a tough crossword clue. That moment when the last letter clicks into place, revealing a clever play...
Jangler on a dog collar
“Jangler on a dog collar.” A curious phrase, isn’t it? As a crossword clue, it immediately presents itself as one of those delightful challenges designed...
AC/DC song with the words “watch me explode”
There are those days when you’re breezing through the morning crossword, feeling like a veritable lexicon champion, and then you hit a wall. A particularly...
Erotica writer Nin
Sometimes, a crossword clue arrives on the grid that transcends mere wordplay, beckoning solvers into a deeper dive into history, literature, or art. Such is...
Hunt like a cat
Every seasoned solver knows that moment. You’re sailing through a grid, feeling confident, then you hit a wall. A single, elusive crossword clue stares back,...