As we move toward our fall subscription drive, we hope you’ll consider supporting us in part bc we are an independent media company. No, crosswords are not as vital as journalism. But yes, all content that we consume matters, and it should be as free as possible from corporate control.

@sallyhoelscher.bsky.social and I are 🌊 making waves 🌊 with today's USA Today crossword. Check it out here: puzzles.usatoday.com

Midwest Tourney is only one month away! Even after adding capacity we still only have about 35 seats remaining for the in-person tournament! Online and puzzle packet options too Register at midwestgridfest.com while you still can!

At Universal today with Michael! I don't think this one will sting too much🐝 Hope you enjoy the solve!

Last winter, AVCX ran a subscription drive to continue funding our expanded puzzle offerings. It worked great! We won’t need to do anything at that scale this year. But we will run a mini-drive this fall to keep the old budget stable. So if you like what we do, please spread the word!

Sorry @avcx.bsky.social but my answer is better. (Great puzzle otherwise though!)

We're excited to bring you a 10x11 midi from roster member Alex Rossell Hayes (@alxrh.bsky.social) titled "Counter Arguments." We expect this to be a relatively breezy solve, and before you know it, you'll be shouting "That's a wrap!"

Why don’t you send everyone proof of life first? (Either way, Chicago doesn’t want you here)

Excited to share a byline with Matthew Luter in today's LA Times puzzle!🏖️

Sorry to bug you, but this @puzzmo.com puzzle needs solving🧑‍💻

Delighted to be back at USA Today with a freestyle crossword!🏀 Thanks to @amiewalker.bsky.social for perfecting🙏

We're beyond thrilled to present puzzles by this fantastic set of constructors at the second Midwest Crossword Tournament, October 4, 2025 in Chicago! Read more about them and register now at midwestgridfest.com

@enriqueha.bsky.social and I just updated Spread the Word(list) for q2, 2025. As always, our word list is free! Some new fave entries: NPC, BALATRO, GALINDA, RAGE BAIT, ANY ADVICE, SMASH CAKE, TE AO MAORI, JUST AN IDEA, MEME TEMPLATE, DRUMROLL PLEASE, DIGITAL LITERACY 💜 www.spreadthewordlist.com 💜

I have today's Universal puzzle! This one's more of an afternoon/evening solve.🌇 Check it out at @officialgocomics.bsky.social or for free today at syndication.andrewsmcmeel.com/puzzles/cros...

Am I seeing things? Apparently I am...

Freestyle 🍎➕ w/ @rafaxword.bsky.social! Solve here: apple.news/puzzles

We're thrilled to bring you today's puzzle: a 10x10 midi from Alex Rossell Hayes (‪@alxrh.bsky.social‬) titled "On Your Marks." Fair warning: some of the clues might be a bit challenging. If you hit a dead end, we encourage you to embrace the stress. You'll get there!

@avcx.bsky.social is among the best in the biz, so I'm absolutely stoked to have another puzzle with them😎. If you're not already subscribed (which, why aren't you???) get it here: avxwords.com/puzzles/1867/

@avcx.bsky.social taking sides (the correct one.)

AVCX puzzles give the solver a sense of the constructor. Fun puzzle, @oliogrids.bsky.social

No better day to solve a Sunday-size puzzle than Sunday, right?

Happy Friday! New blog puzzle with Geoffrey Schorkopf just dropped: it's a Sunday-size grid we're calling "Get Cracking!" oliogrids.com?p=668

Today's @puzzmo.com crossword is some of my handiwork🖖 - hope you enjoy the solve!

@alxrh.bsky.social with a phenomenal puzzle!

Sometimes I’ll still see a crossword where the clue for EPA is like “Anti-pollution org.”or something and I’m like, lol.

A TRANS PERSON MADE YOUR PUZZLE is LIVE !!!! donate at least $10 USD to an American trans charity and receive 10 puzzles by trans constructors edited by me and @cantorlope.bsky.social beautiful cover art by @pseudonymjones.bsky.social happy pride :) tinyurl.com/transxwords

Try the subscriber-only Defector crossword! defector.com/the-crosswor...

Geoffrey and I have this week's @defector.com crossword. As usual, @dcwdkim.bsky.social killed it on the edit. Oh, and thanks to 'Sheed for the title inspo. Solve here: defector.com/the-crosswor...

Some of us puzzle people are asking the New York Times Games editors to knock it off with the Harry Potter clues. You can co-sign here: forms.gle/Df33KTqr7MbA...

Attention '90s kids! @livienna.bsky.social and I constructed this week's @avcx.bsky.social puzzle. This one was incredibly fun to make, so please give it a solve: avxwords.com/puzzles/1833/

I wrote several clues for today's USA Today crossword puzzle while listening to Sufjan Stevens' "Illinois." You should listen while you solve! It might even give you a hint to one of the answers😉

You should check out the LA Times crossword today! Extra thanks to Brian for reaching out and working with me on my debut! www.latimes.com/games/daily-...

@reibello.bsky.social and I constructed today's LA Times crossword. Comes solve with us!🌅

Da Pope. Online now, in Chicago soon. #raygun www.raygunsite.com

Tonight's puzzle is a 9x13 grid from Lil AVCX editor Matthew Luter titled "There Is a World Inside the World." Like a good book, this puzzle has ups and downs (OK, just downs, because it's a crossword), compelling characters (the letters A-Z), and a satisfying ending (a completed grid).

Thrilled to be back at @puzzmo.com! 25-Across was a new word for me. Was it new for you?

Tonight we're bringing you a 13x10 puzzle by Lil AVCX editor Brian Callahan (@oliogrids.bsky.social) titled "Riders on the Storm." We trust you won't find the solve too stormy.

A gentle reminder: I am NOT the head coach of the Tennessee Titans🏈. However, I did make this week's Defector Crossword puzzle! If you're not currently subscribed, I think you can get a one-month trial subscription for only $0.98 defector.com/the-crosswor...

Now accepting puzzle submissions through April 25! All details at midwestgridfest.com

On this sacred day, this yontif called #TDOV, please consider signing up for updates about the upcoming charity variety crossword puzzle pack called A Trans Person Made Your Puzzle sites.google.com/view/transxw...

I have a guest Lil AVCX! I hope you find this puzzle as satisfying to solve as it was to construct 🩵

I have today's @puzzmo.com Cross|word. I'd love it if you gave it a solve🙏 www.puzzmo.com/puzzle/2025-...

Oh hi! Come solve a puzzle with @amiewalker.bsky.social and me🪇 Also, props to @davidsteinberg.bsky.social for the 3-Down clue🤣

Registration opens April 2 🎉 midwestgridfest.com

New 13x9 freestyle blog midi "Side-Eye" just dropped👀 oliogrids.com?p=634

It was a pleasure to be part of this pack!

We are happy to announce that our crossword pack is now available! Thank you to those who donated during our presale; you will receive the puzzles today. We are currently at 15% of our fundraising goal! Check us out at fund.nnaf.org/tpfa if you haven’t donated yet!

Lil AVCX is thrilled to announce our 2025 Roster! We are excited to bring you puzzles by these constructors 🥳 Alex Rossell Hayes @alxrh.bsky.social Alisya Reza @alisyareza.bsky.social Ben Wilson @zerofiftyone.bsky.social Carina da Rosa @carinadarosa.bsky.social K. J. Sarr Katie Hoody Terry Sun