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Lil AVCX @lilavcx.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
We're back with another delightful puzzle by Kate Jensen called "Cut the Music!" Solvers found it clever and a bit tricky, so put on some music, settle in, and enjoy today's offering!
Crossword puzzle with 8 Down highlighted: [Pays for a gym membership?] (4 letters)
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Jess Rucks @jessbevrucks.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
New DCL Constructor Spotlight is out! @maddyziegler.bsky.social and I talk theater, themelesses, and (almost) sharing a name with a famous person. dailycrosswordlinks.com/2026/08/29/c...
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Constructor Spotlight: Maddy Ziegler
This month, we speak with lawyer, theater enthusiast, and not-the-reality-TV-star Maddy Ziegler (she/her). Maddy lives in Madison, Wisconsin with her cat, Fred. Maddy! Thanks for saying yes to this…
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Jess Rucks @jessbevrucks.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
Themeless at USA Today!
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Jess Rucks @jessbevrucks.bsky.social · 22/08/2026
Universal themeless puzzle today! 💙 The seed entry was 37-D because, well, it's a fun clue/answer pair! Cheers! Solve here: www.gocomics.com/puzzles/univ... or for free here: www.timesfreepress.com/puzzles/univ...
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Midwest Crossword Tournament @midwestcrossword.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
We are so excited to welcome these excellent constructors to the Midwest Crossword team! Sign up today at midwestgridfest.com to secure your spot. Seats are going very fast!
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Jess Rucks @jessbevrucks.bsky.social · 15/08/2026
Barb Lin & I made today’s LA Times crossword! 🤩💜 Enjoy!
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Brian Callahan @oliogrids.bsky.social · 08/08/2026
@jessbevrucks.bsky.social and I have today's Universal puzzle. You aren't not going to like this one - we promise😉 Solve at @officialgocomics.bsky.social or for free here: www.timesfreepress.com/puzzles/univ...
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Jess Rucks @jessbevrucks.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
Yay! It’s Themeless Week! 🤩💜
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Jess Rucks @jessbevrucks.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
@oliogrids.bsky.social I and I made today's @puzzmo.com Cross|word, "The Kitchen Appliances Are Smoking!” Enjoy! 🤓
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Jess Rucks @jessbevrucks.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
Crossword in Apple News+ 🤩
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Jess Rucks @jessbevrucks.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
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Midis for Minnesota @midisforminnesota.bsky.social · 05/07/2026
Thank you to @gamesmagazine.bsky.social for the lovely shoutout!
Plug for Midis for Minnesota in Games Magazine
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Jess Rucks @jessbevrucks.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
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Lil AVCX @lilavcx.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
Dear friends: There's no mystery here … or maybe there is. Today we offer you an "incredibly cool puzzle" (according to our test solvers) constructed by roster member Kate Jensen. It's a 12x12 grid and it's titled "Clue: The Whodunit That Depends on How You Do It."
Crossword puzzle with 11-Across highlighted: [Like a visit to Mr. Boddy's mansion] (12 letters)
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Jess Rucks @jessbevrucks.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
I’m very fond of this collab 🤩 Hope you enjoy! Seed entry at 65-Across - ["RuPaul's Drag Race" catchphrase]. Felt like the perfect entry to go with the revealer. And thus, this puzzle was born.
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Jess Rucks @jessbevrucks.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
Here’s a quick hangman-meets-tricky-crossword-clues game. This week, I wrote the clues! www.bloomberg.com/games/alphad...
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Jess Rucks @jessbevrucks.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
DCL Constructor Spotlight alert!! ‼️ @jessshulman.bsky.social and I talk cryptics, The Globe & Mail (yay Canada!), and fitness (among other things). 🇨🇦 dailycrosswordlinks.com/2026/05/31/c...
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Constructor Spotlight: Jess Shulman
This month we’re featuring cryptic and American-style crossword constructor and editor Jess Shulman (she/her). Jess lives in Toronto, Canada. Jess! You have some exciting career news to share. Will…
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Midis for Minnesota @midisforminnesota.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
Fundraising Update: We are over 90% to our goal! Thank you to everyone who has donated - you have helped families stay housed and fed. If you haven't yet: a donation of any amount gets you access to 13 Minnesotan-made crosswords digitally and in a physical booklet. www.midisforminnesota.com
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Midis for Minnesota @midisforminnesota.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
Constructor Spotlight: Jess Rucks @jessbevrucks.bsky.social From Jess: “Minnesota is where my heart is - it's where I was born and raised, and where I hope to return someday soon (always coming back home to you...). I love you, MN!”
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Jess Rucks @jessbevrucks.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
[Gooey sensory toy with cosmic colors] - 11 letters. Back in Apple News+ today!
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Midis for Minnesota @midisforminnesota.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
First round of booklets are on their way to donors across the country! To get one, donate any amount to a Minnesota mutual aid organization and send us proof. Booklets include 13 midi-sized crosswords by Minnesotan constructors. www.midisforminnesota.com
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Midis for Minnesota @midisforminnesota.bsky.social · 04/05/2026
This past weekend, we raised over $3000! Thank you to everyone who donated! Because they received such an enthusiastic response, we’ve decided to continue to offer mailed booklets. Donate any amount, submit proof, and we’ll send you one! (While supplies last) www.midisforminnesota.com
Image of a booklet and a glass bird
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Jess Rucks @jessbevrucks.bsky.social · 04/05/2026
I wrote this before Catherine O’Hara passed away. queen. goddess. icon. ❤️
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Midis for Minnesota @midisforminnesota.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
If you haven't yet gotten access to Midis for Minnesota, now is a great time to do so! Now through Sunday, donations will be matched AND in addition to the digital files, you also have the option of being mailed a limited-edition booklet! For more info, visit our website: www.midisforminnesota.com
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THIS WEEKEND ONLY:
DOUBLE YOUR IMPACT
(and get a limited edition booklet!)

Rent is due, and many families need immediate financial support to stay in their homes. 

Now through Sunday (5/3), donations made to get access to Midis for Minnesota will be matched by a generous donor (up to $1000 total).

In addition to their donation being matched, donors will also have the option to be mailed a Midis for Minnesota booklet! (While supplies last)

To donate or to get more details, visit our website: midisforminnesota.com
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apihminis.bsky.social @apihminis.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
Introducing APIHMinis…. 🌺 31 days of 31 mini crosswords by 31 constructors across the Asian & Pacific Islander identity umbrella throughout API Heritage Month in May. 🌺 Solve our preview puzzle at the link in bio, constructed by Rene, and check back tomorrow for our first puzzle of the month!
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Jess Rucks @jessbevrucks.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
We had a lot of fun making this puzzle! avxwords.com/puzzles/2042/
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Jess Rucks @jessbevrucks.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
Woohoo! Puzzle with @norahsharpe.bsky.social in Puzzmo today. This is a deliciously goofy theme.
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Midis for Minnesota @midisforminnesota.bsky.social · 27/04/2026
We are nearly 40% to our $10,000 goal! To help us get all the way there, head to our website to purchase the puzzle pack. Thank you to all who have donated so far. www.midisforminnesota.com
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Midis for Minnesota @midisforminnesota.bsky.social · 24/04/2026
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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Midis for Minnesota A midi crossword pack to support mutual aid efforts across the state
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Jess Rucks @jessbevrucks.bsky.social · 20/04/2026
Midis for Minnesota merch alert ‼️💜
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Jess Rucks @jessbevrucks.bsky.social · 20/04/2026
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Jess Rucks @jessbevrucks.bsky.social · 04/04/2026
So honored to be part of this. Please order this excellent puzzle pack 💜
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Jess Rucks @jessbevrucks.bsky.social · 03/04/2026
Another “Jess the Two of Us” collab 🙌 Check it out at Apple News+ @jessshulman.bsky.social
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Jess Rucks @jessbevrucks.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
Puzzle in USA Today! ⭐️
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Jess Rucks @jessbevrucks.bsky.social · 28/03/2026
Check out DCL’s March Constructor Spotlight! We talk metas, Crosshare, and hot takes on Jane Eyre. dailycrosswordlinks.com/2026/03/28/c...
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Constructor Spotlight: Emma Oxford
This month, we talk with physicist, literature lover, and constructor Emma Oxford (she/her). Emma is from the D.C. area and currently lives in ERIE, Pennsylvania (which begs the question: Did she m…
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Jess Rucks @jessbevrucks.bsky.social · 26/03/2026
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Jess Rucks @jessbevrucks.bsky.social · 21/03/2026
Collab with @oliogrids.bsky.social at Universal! ⭐️ syndication.andrewsmcmeel.com/puzzles/cros...
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Jess Rucks @jessbevrucks.bsky.social · 14/03/2026
Today’s puzzle was inspired by my son! 💜🤓
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Jess Rucks @jessbevrucks.bsky.social · 11/03/2026
The empire is launched! Unofficially officially named “Jess the Two of Us”
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Jess Rucks @jessbevrucks.bsky.social · 09/03/2026
Yay! Apple News+ puzzle today! 🙌
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Jess Rucks @jessbevrucks.bsky.social · 07/03/2026
Happy Saturday!! 💜
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Jess Rucks @jessbevrucks.bsky.social · 28/02/2026
👀 dailycrosswordlinks.com/2026/02/28/c...
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Constructor Spotlight: Rena Cohen
This month we are featuring our youngest constructor yet – WashU student Rena Cohen (she/her). Rena is studying psychology, Spanish, and applied linguistics, and she’s originally from Bloomin…
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Jess Rucks @jessbevrucks.bsky.social · 20/02/2026
Happy to be back at Puzzmo! 🤩 🙌
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Bonmo @bonmo.app · 14/02/2026
Valentine's Day brings a lovely #crossword from our newest guest constructor, Jess Rucks aka @jessbevrucks.bsky.social ! It's called "Everybody Say 'Love'." Solve it with your Apple Pencil and spread the love ❤️ apple.co/3TpJRpX
Jess Rucks crossword on the iPad and Apple Pencil
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Lil AVCX @lilavcx.bsky.social · 02/02/2026
Peeking its head out of its den, we've got a 15x10 themed puzzle for you. It's from Lil AVCX editor Jess Rucks (Jess Rucks) titled, "It's Groundhog Day, Again!" This is a moderately challenging puzzle with a special twist for a special day. We highly recommend printing this one.
Crossword puzzle with 7-Down highlighted: [Sweet child o' mine] (3 letters)
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Jess Rucks @jessbevrucks.bsky.social · 01/02/2026
👀😍my friend Ben’s first published crossword!!!
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Jess Rucks @jessbevrucks.bsky.social · 31/01/2026
New DCL Constructor Spotlight out featuring the talented Katie Hoody! dailycrosswordlinks.com/2026/01/31/c...
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Constructor Spotlight: Katie Hoody
This month, we are featuring gardener, greeting card crafter, and emerging themeless guru Katie Hoody (she/her). Originally from Minnesota, Katie now lives in Kansas with her spouse. Katie! Thanks …
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Jess Rucks @jessbevrucks.bsky.social · 13/12/2025
Another fun collab! 💪🩵
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Jess Rucks @jessbevrucks.bsky.social · 12/12/2025
This was a fun collab!! ✨
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Jess Rucks @jessbevrucks.bsky.social · 01/12/2025
🤩💜🙌 puzzmo.com/puzzle/2025-...
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