Midis for Minnesota is out now! Donate any amount to a Minnesota mutual aid organization, send us a screenshot with proof, and we’ll send you thirteen crosswords by Minnesotan constructors. Puzzles are Minnesota-themed, but can absolutely be enjoyed by Minnesotans and non-Minnesotans alike.

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Back in print today! Find my puzzle in your regional paper and give it a solve! 4/29/25 Universal Crossword, "Listen Here,Pal!" by Matt Forest, ed. Taylor Johnson

Computer's dead Can't make crosswords for awhile 😭

The documentary Wordplay is 20 years old and I'm finally watching it for the first time ever

About to be productive... Time for a coffee break

Microsoft Surface had a hardware crash. Does not seem repairable. Any recs on a replacement?

Finally got around to posting my review of today's universal puzzle on crossword friend. I'm sure you were all dying to see what I had to say! Sorry to keep you waiting.

Every year for the past few years I've thought one day I should go to the ACPT and I think one day I might actually do it

🚨 Latest puzzle is going out for testing now! LMK if you'd like to be included!

I think I found a way to make this work in both formats. Stay tuned!

If I made a puzzle that was best solved as a PDF, would you solve it? Or would you prefer a digital version even if the theme couldn't be represented as cleanly?

It's me! Delighted for the guest-spot, hope you enjoy the solve!

Envious of anyone who can clue a puzzle in less than 3 hours

Gotta love Puzzmo. Helluva lot better than a tote bag!

Idk why I keep Googling for clue angles when I have WordWeb baked into my crossword software

@thecrosstalkpod.bsky.social what's your release schedule? Been eagerly awaiting ep3!

Top 3 xword subs if you ask me: ⚫ AVCX ⚫ Puzzmo ⚫ Defector

This is my puzzle you were looking for!

I wrote today's Defector crossword! 🤓 Shout-out to my fellow Boise State fans 🟦🟧

Today I need to renew my AVCX subscription. Don't let me forget!

Go ahead, solve a crossword puzzle today. I dare you!

How TF is this a category???

I only wish the wait time from accepted puzzle to print wasn't so damn long!

Can't deny how good it feels to get paid for a crossword puzzle 🤑

If you thought crossword puzzles could not also double as word searches, check out today's Puzzmo!

New crossword podcast on the block! Worth a listen if you're at all interested in how to make crossword puzzles. (Not to be confused with the myriad "cross talk" podcasts with a religious bent)

"Don't put Roman numerals in your puzzles," they say

"diamond" and "square" are not mutually exclusive

Apparently Lun Lun and Yang Yang were moved back to China in October last year. Who fact-checks these clues anyway?

Is it weird to have coffee before 5am? Asking for a friend

Here's a thought If an executive order is blatantly illegal, maybe just don't issue it?

Today a crossword taught me This is a real thing

What I learned from today's crossword This is different than kebab

What I learned from today's crossword These birds look fking crazy

Has anyone hit 5 for 5 on accepted queries at Universal in a given month? Seems like a nice constructor goal... but is it feasible?

No puzzle tonight, so consider checking out a project that several Lil members worked on: Puzzles for Palestine www.puzzlesforpalest... Donate to support the charitable work of the Palestinian Aid Society of America, and you'll also receive a pack of great puzzles!

Took a rec to play Lorelei and the Laser Eyes... so far, not disappointed! Seems like it will be an excellent puzzler

Is there something happening today I should be aware of?

Me: I can fill a grid pretty well if you give me like 20 mins Also me: I can make a slight improvement if you give me an additional 2 hours

I bet you've never seen a variety puzzle like this before! @rickycruz.bsky.social created this unique "keywords" variety puzzle for Puzzles for Palestine 2 (puzzlesforpalestine.com), and I created this custom grid for the PDF version. Don't miss out on this tricky puzzle!

Puzzles for Palestine 2, a charity crossword pack partnering with the Palestine Aid Society of America, is now available! A donation to the fundraiser gets you 22 original puzzles by some of the best constructors in the business: www.puzzlesforpalestine.com

🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸 Puzzles for Palestine 2 just dropped! Please spread the word and consider donating to receive the 22 incredible crossword puzzles (including one from me!) All donations go to Palestine Aid Society of America. 🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸

Takes about Sam being "inexperienced" on this stage are getting Darn Old

Nothing "breaking" about this headline... We all saw it coming!

Is it too much to ask for a good author to also be a good human being? Dammit Neil!

Gofundme should not be our national safety net

Would love to see some streamers tackle my latest puzzle! (nudge nudge)

🚨🚨🚨 new cryptic outlet alert! 🚨🚨🚨 Proud to announce Cryptic Crossweird, a venue for midsized cryptics at $2.50/mo. For launch, we have a special 4-puzzle pack featuring: @fabioethics.bsky.social, @bewilderingly.bsky.social, @joeadultman.bsky.social and us! patreon.com/crypticcross... 💖

I did it! posted a new puzzle on the blog after a year-and-a-half hiatus😅...please validate my existence by solving and loving this puzzle. TYSM! www.mattsword.com/2025/01/f-pr...