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Lil AVCX @lilavcx.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Dear friends: Madison Shultz's penultimate puzzle for Lil AVCX is a 13x8 midi titled "Unhappy Meal." We think you'll find it a smooth, satisfying snack!

Crosssword puzzle with 16-Across highlighted

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Lil AVCX @lilavcx.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Today we're bringing you a 14x10 puzzle by Kim Alswager called "Tip the Scales." Yesterday's Lil AVCX midi and this puzzle have something in common. We didn't plan this, but this happy coincidence is music to our ears. Enjoy this slightly challenging solve.

Crossword puzzle with 13 Across highlighted: [Temp in December?] (9 letters)

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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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Lil AVCX @lilavcx.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

We're thrilled to bring you the fourth Lil puzzle from Heather Stanger McIntire. It's a 9x11 themed puzzle called "If You Ask Me…," and we think you'll appreciate Heather's personality shining through in the clues!

Crossword puzzle with 21-Down highlighted (5 letters)

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Lil AVCX @lilavcx.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Our solvers sometimes wonder how constructors come up with such creative themes, well today's puzzle is a wonder in itself! Today we have a puzzle for you by Faren Roth. This sharp 12x10 grid titled "Hi-ho, the Dairy-Go!" is overflowing with thematic content — we hope you eat it up!

Crossword puzzle with 21-Across highlighted: [Org. that kinda implies dads don't care much about highway safety) (4 letters)

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Lil AVCX @lilavcx.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Today's midi, "Cast Aside," by roster member Zoey Foley (Zoey Foley), is a themed puzzle with an unusually sized 7x16 grid. We think you'll find it smooth and fun with occasional twists and turns — just try not to fall, please.

Crossword with 1-Across highlighted: [One that sometimes stays in a lot] (3 letters)

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Lil AVCX @lilavcx.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Tonight's puzzle is a 9x9 themeless offering from Adryel (Selbor) that's entitled "The Cube." This one has to be seen to be believed. It might not be the easiest puzzle, but we think the grid will blow you away.

Crossword puzzle with 21-Down highlighted (3 letters)

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Lil AVCX @lilavcx.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Hey there, haven't seen you in here in a while! You look great, though, have a seat. What brings you in? Got it, "Just a Little Off the Sides," totally, sure. As in, a brand-new, super-clever 13x11 themed puzzle by Keegan Edgar. You may need to think outside the box a touch today, but you got this.

Crossword puzzle with 15-Across highlighted: [Bluegrass cover?] (3 letters)

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Lil AVCX @lilavcx.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

We're back with another tricky themeless from Anna Harkins , a 13x9 titled "You're All Gonna Be in This Experimental Fill." Test solvers didn't find this one quite as challenging as her first two themeless puzzles, but it still packs a punch. As for the title — iykyk. Happy solving!

Crossword puzzle with 11-Down highlighted: [Characters that occasionally show up in a mistyped series of exclamation points] (4 letters)

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Lil AVCX @lilavcx.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Our mixologist Wilfred Bowie (@wilfredbowie.bsky.social) has blended two dashes of his finest theme with just the right amount of sparkling fill to delight and entertain you. Enjoy Wilfred's 11x10 offering, "Happy Hour Specials."

Crossword puzzle with 4-Down highlighted: [Guessed the correct number of jelly beans in a jar, perhaps] (3 letters)

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Lil AVCX @lilavcx.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

forms.gle/zTKSfsHKi3yp... Lil AVCX is looking for editor/mentors for 2027. We have a limited number of slots, and you can register your interest in applying on this form through September 4th. If you have any questions, feel free to DM me.

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Lil AVCX @lilavcx.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Today we bring you a 9x13 midi from roster member Madison Shultz titled "Trail Mix." We think you'll find this themed puzzle an invigorating breath of fresh air.

Crossword puzzle with 4-Across highlighted: [Disheveled (like my hair while backpacking)] (7 letters)

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Lil AVCX @lilavcx.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Today we're bringing you an 11x11 themeless puzzle by roster member Kim Alswager. It's titled "Character Counts," and we hope solving it brings a smile to your face.

Crossword puzzle with 7-Across highlighted: [Starbuck's supervisor?] (4 letters)

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Lil AVCX @lilavcx.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Dear friends: Forest bathing, but in a grid? Yes, please! Roster member Kate's 14x11 themed puzzle, "Petrified Forest," offers just the right balance of forest floor crunch and leaf peeping calm to make this a satisfying solve.

Crossword puzzle with 4-Down highlighted: [Gift that makes you think "I've got to get it together!"] (7 letters)

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Lil AVCX @lilavcx.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

Dear friends: Today we encourage you to "Let Your Hair Down" as you solve Sarah Sinclair's (Sarah Sinclair) 9x11 puzzle. We're confident that gentle persistence will work out any snags you might encounter during your solve.

Crossword puzzle with 22-Down highlighted: [Made homemade yarn (please someone remind me that I don't need yet another hobby)] (4 letters)

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Lil AVCX @lilavcx.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

Dear friends: We're thrilled to bring you the third Lil puzzle from Heather Stanger McIntire. It's a 12x11 themed puzzle called "Turn the Tables," and we think you'll enjoy its fresh and fun clues!

Crossword puzzle with 9-Down highlighted: ["Winnie-the-Pooh" character originally missing from the New York Public Library stuffed toy collection] (3 characters)

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Lil AVCX @lilavcx.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

If you're experiencing the heat, then I wish you would get indoors and treat yourself to a cool puzzle. Perhaps roster member Faren's new crossword would do the trick? This 9x12 gem titled "Cold Spell" is sure to make you cooler … in every sense of the word.

Crossword puzzle with 24-Down highlighted: [Item in the U.S. that was typically licked until 1992] (5 letters)

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Lil AVCX @lilavcx.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

"Did You Catch That?" is a cleverly themed 8x11 midi by Lil roster member Zoey Foley (Zoey Foley). This is our third puzzle from Zoey, whose list of interests and talents seems to expand every time we talk to her!

Crossword puzzle with 13-Down highlighted: [One of hundreds of garments tied to a fence in South Iceland]

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Lil AVCX @lilavcx.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

Couldn't you use a break? You've been working so hard. Just … slow down. Maybe stretch out. Get comfy. And enjoy "Rest Assured," a themed 13x11 puzzle from Keegan Edgar. Take it easy, folks. We'll see you in the morning.

Crossword puzzle with 15-Down highlighted: [Concentrate’s opposite] (6 letters)

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Lil AVCX @lilavcx.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

The latest offering from roster member Anna Harkins is a themed 16x8 titled "Snap Decisions." Better get your head in the game, because this one will present a moderate challenge!

Crossword puzzle with 1-Across highlighted: ["You look like the type of person who would microwave a salad," for one] (4 letters)

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Lil AVCX @lilavcx.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

Today we bring you an 11x11 crossword from Wilfred Bowie (@wilfredbowie.bsky.social) titled, "Turn that Frown Upside Down." The puzzle pairs some delightful grid art with moderately challenging clues for a result that we think is a magical combination of trickery and fun!

Crossword puzzle with 6-Across highlighted: [Pronoun originally used to imply a connection to god] (7 letters)

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Lil AVCX @lilavcx.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

Today's puzzle comes to us from roster member Adryel (Selbor). It's titled "Manual Operation," and it's a themed 11x11 offering we think will go down nice and smooth.

Crossword puzzle with 8-Down highlighted: [INDICATOR THAT MIGHT BE MISTAKEN FOR SHOUTING, online] (6 letters)

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Lil AVCX @lilavcx.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

Dear friends: What's this? Do I spy a middling-difficulty 11x9 puzzle from Madison Shultz titled "Time to Reflect"? … Yes, yes I do. Huzzah!!

Crossword puzzle with 16-Across highlighted: ["This Is How You Lose the Time War" co-author ___ El-Mohtar] (four letters)

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Lil AVCX @lilavcx.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

We're excited to share a guest puzzle tonight from Coz Berlin, an 11x11 offering titled "Lose Yourself." It's a grid that wowed us the first time we saw it, and we think you'll enjoy how much Coz's personality shines through.

Crossword puzzle with 25-Across highlighted: [Got into Orbit?] (6 letters)

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Lil AVCX @lilavcx.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

Dear friends: Today we're bringing you a 12x11 midi by roster member Kim Alswager. Although it's titled "Deflated," we hope it will leave you feeling lighter than air.

Crossword puzzle with 5-Across highlighted: [Word I thought was a homophone of beg until I lived outside of the Midwest for a summer]

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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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Lil AVCX @lilavcx.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

We're thrilled to bring you the second Lil puzzle from Heather Stanger McIntire. It's an 11x11 themeless offering called "Blockberry Jam," and we think it will leave you feeling energized!

Crossword puzzle with 13-Across highlighted: [Sport in which I Shove Lucy or Skate Winslet might execute a perfect hip whip] (11 letters)

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Lil AVCX @lilavcx.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

If you thought Faren's last midi puzzle was a blast, just wait until you sink your teeth into this one! This 9x14 themed brain treat is titled "Vibe Shift," and despite the youthful skew of the theme, it will surely be a delight for solvers of all ages!

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Lil AVCX @lilavcx.bsky.social · 25/05/2026

Today's Lil puzzle is an 11x11 delight by roster member Zoey Foley (Zoey Foley) entitled "Second Helpings." We think you'll find it fun and breezy, not to mention delicious—hope you're hungry.

Crossword puzzle with 3-Down highlighted: [Brits debate whether to pour this or the milk first] (3 letters)

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Lil AVCX @lilavcx.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

Watch this, solvers: here's a fresh-baked puzzle from Keegan Edgar. It's themed, 12x11 in size, and titled "TV Dinners." You know what to do: just follow the directions on the back of the package—wait, I mean, just solve the clues right next to the grid—and you'll be ready for prime time in no time

Crossword puzzle with 5-Down highlighted: [Hit over the head?] (3 letters)

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Lil AVCX @lilavcx.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

We're delighted to bring you another themeless midi from Lil AVCX roster member Anna Harkins. This challenging 11x11 is titled "I'm in My…" If you need any help at 1-Across, just think about what could possibly come after the ellipsis.

Crossword puzzle with 21-Down highlighted: [Parts of an anatomical rack] (4 letters)

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Lil AVCX @lilavcx.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

Today's puzzle, a 10x9 titled "End of Transmission," is roster member Wilfred Bowie's (@wilfredbowie.bsky.social) second themed midi for Lil AVCX. It's a sunny challenge that combines creativity, humor, and computer programming skills into a solving experience we hope you will all enjoy!

Crossword puzzle with 7-Down highlighted: [: - ) and o_O, for two] (9 letters)

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Lil AVCX @lilavcx.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

Today's puzzle comes to us from Lil roster member Adryel W. Robles Ojeda (Selbor). It's an 11x11 themeless puzzle titled "7-Eleven," and as its name implies, it's packed full of exciting spanner entries. A little stiffer challenge than our usual offerings, but more than doable!

Crossword puzzle with 1-Across highlighted: [Dropout.tv show with a different gimmick every episode] (11 letters)

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Lil AVCX @lilavcx.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

Today's offering is a 10x9 midi titled "Dumpster Divers" from roster member Madison Shultz. We think this'll be a walk in the park!

Crossword puzzle with 6-Down highlighted: [Treat that may be old-fashioned] (9 letters)

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Lil AVCX @lilavcx.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

Check out Lil AVCX editor (and former roster member) Kareem Ayas!

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Lil AVCX @lilavcx.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

Tonight's puzzle is a 12x11 midi by roster member Kim Alswager. It's titled "Huge Spoilers." We don't want to give too much away, but we think you'll find this themed puzzle to be a delightful solve.

Crossword puzzle with 17-Across highlighted: [Don't stress it!] (5 letters)

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Lil AVCX @lilavcx.bsky.social · 26/04/2026

Did you know this project features five puzzles by Lil AVCX folks? (And a sixth by one of our fantastic test solvers!)

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Lil AVCX @lilavcx.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

We're excited to bring you a guest puzzle from Gus Bloxham (gus)! It's a 10x12 themeless puzzle called "Hear Me Out," and we think you'll appreciate its fresh, fun feel.

Crossword puzzle with 2-Down highlighted (3 letters)

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Lil AVCX @lilavcx.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

Wow, check out all these puzzles by Lil AVCX folks! Some really creative and fun puzzles to solve.

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Lil AVCX @lilavcx.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

Get ready for some aha-moments! 2026 Lil AVCX roster member Kate Jensen has calculated just the right number of misdirects to make this puzzle a little crunchy and a little sweet. Her Lil AVCX debut, "I Literally Mean It!," is a 13x10 themed puzzle.

Crossword puzzle with 12-Across highlighted (four letters)

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Lil AVCX @lilavcx.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

We're excited to bring you the first Lil puzzle from Heather Stanger McIntire! It's called "Middle Seat," and we think you'll enjoy its cheeky vibes.

Crossword puzzle with 7-down highlighted: [Rum cocktail made with orgeat syrup] (6 letters)

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Lil AVCX @lilavcx.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

Comin' in hot! Our 8th offering by a new 2026 Lil AVCX roster member is by Faren Roth. It's a 9x15 midi titled, "Double Take." You'll find that this themed puzzle is not only an intellectual treat, but also a visual one — keep your eyes focused or you might miss it!

Crossword puzzle with 18-Across highlighted: [Iowa college that's 75% coed?] (three letters)

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Lil AVCX @lilavcx.bsky.social · 06/04/2026

Today we have a treat for you: the first installment from roster member Zoey Foley (Zoey Foley). It's a delightful 11x9 puzzle titled "Stroke of Genius," with just enough trickiness to tickle your brain cells. We think you'll get a kick out of it.

Crossword puzzle with 17-Down highlighted: [Scar, chip, or sully (and I don't mean the Disney characters)] (three letters)

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Lil AVCX @lilavcx.bsky.social · 04/04/2026

Very cool project, featuring Lil's own Will Eisenberg as editor and puzzles from Lil friends Katie Hoody, Kim Alswager, Jess Rucks and Kate Jensen!!

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Lil AVCX @lilavcx.bsky.social · 29/03/2026

Today we've got for you the Lil AVCX debut of another member of the 2026 constructor roster. Here's "Love Finds a Way … or Doesn't," an 11x10 puzzle by Keegan Edgar. Like many things in love and crosswords, this one may cause you some initial uncertainty....

Crossword puzzle with 36-Across highlighted: [One half of a tortoise’s recipe for success] (4 letters)

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Lil AVCX @lilavcx.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

We're excited to bring you the Lil AVCX roster debut of Anna Harkins! This one's a moderately challenging 13x10 themeless titled "Getting Things in Order." It might be a bit tough at first, but once you break into it, we know you'll get there.

Crossword puzzle with 16-Across highlighted: [Ship parts that *hopefully* don't get mistaken for heads] (9 letters)

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Lil AVCX @lilavcx.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

Today we have a lovely 12x11 puzzle from new roster member Wilfred (Will) Bowie (@wilfredbowie.bsky.social) titled, "Edge Cases." The theme is sure to transport you! We hope you enjoy this moderately challenging, creative, and playful debut from Will!

Crossword puzzle with 28-Across highlighted: [Lip sync?] (4)

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Lil AVCX @lilavcx.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

Tonight's puzzle is a 12x10 offering entitled "Go Long!" It's the first Lil AVCX puzzle from roster member Adryel W. Robles Ojeda (@selbohr.bsky.social). We think it'll be easy to see why this puzzle is special. And there's a little bonus with this one, too...

Crossword puzzle with 2-Down [Takes the flat out of flatbread] (7 letters) highlighted

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These Puzzles Fund Abortion @tpfa.bsky.social · 15/03/2026

IT’S HERE! 😮 We are happy to announce the release of our sixth crossword puzzle pack. Folks who donated during the presale period will receive their puzzles today. If you haven’t donated yet, head to fund.nnaf.org/tpfa6 !

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Lil AVCX @lilavcx.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

We're delighted to bring you the debut Lil AVCX puzzle from roster member Madison Shultz today! This 10x11 puzzle titled "The Golden Rule" is sure to inspire you to greatness.

Crossword puzzle with 34-Across highlighted: [Meat used in the Icelandic soup Kjotsupa] (four letters).

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