If you want to help preserve this independence, we hope in the coming months you’ll subscribe (if you’re not already in — avxwords.com), spread the word where you can, or leave a tip in the tip jar. Sorry for the crudeness of the ask, but this is how we survive as an indie, which is what we are.

I've been an AVCX subscriber for years and years (i think since the indie launch), and it's been an awesome experience! The puzzles are very high quality, fun to solve, and often have a little edge, which I love. Support AVCX!

Our number one Christmas wish is for our wobbly cats Ash & Willow to finally have a forever home, after more than a year in our rescue. We know placing cats with special needs can be hard but we promise these two are worth the wait. Learn more about them & apply at crits4cats.petfinder.org