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Steve Mossberg @mossdef.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Tonight, we all scream. Or something like that.

Image of a cryptic crossword shaped like a bowl of ice cream

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Steve Mossberg @mossdef.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

110 is a lot of puzzles, David. 🐙

Screenshot of a very silly cryptic crossword. It's my 110th in this series, which is a lot of puzzles, David.

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Steve Mossberg @mossdef.bsky.social · 14/02/2026

100 is a lot of puzzles, David. 🐙

Snippet of a variety cryptic crossword puzzle. I've made 100 of them now, which is a lot of puzzles.

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Steve Mossberg @mossdef.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

Breakfast in America? Thanks for getting it all the way over to me, @unchcrosswords.com!

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Steve Mossberg @mossdef.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

I'm going to be hanging with Will, Hayley and other cool crossword guests on twitch.tv/bewilderingly tonight at 9PM ET while they solve a #cryptic #crossword I made for them. It's available free at www.patreon.com/squarechase if you want to play along!

The top of a cryptic crossword puzzle, cropped to show several bewildering clues.

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Steve Mossberg @mossdef.bsky.social · 14/12/2025

This is usually where I'd put some spiel about my cryptic crossword Patreon, but I'm just feeling lucky and proud to light the lights tonight. I think this Square Chase holiday puzzle is apt and, as always, free to all. I hope it brightens your evening. www.patreon.com/posts/square...

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Steve Mossberg @mossdef.bsky.social · 07/12/2025

What a treat to get to set #250 in The Browser with my friend Matthew Stock! I hope it brightens your day.

Header image from a very fun cryptic crossword we made.

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Steve Mossberg @mossdef.bsky.social · 23/09/2025

Me today: Wishes for a sweet new year, and has at nova spread (5,4)

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Steve Mossberg @mossdef.bsky.social · 15/09/2025

90 is a lot of puzzles, David. 🐙

A screenshot of the 90th cryptic crossword at Square Chase. That is a lot of puzzles, David.

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Steve Mossberg @mossdef.bsky.social · 14/04/2025

80 is a lot of puzzles, David. 🐙

A picture of the 80th cryptic crossword from the Patreon service Square Chase, which is a silly number of cryptic crosswords for a person to make.

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Steve Mossberg @mossdef.bsky.social · 07/04/2025

To all the cool people I talked to this weekend at the 2025 #ACPT: Notice ooze leaking out the back (3) Who solves cryptics? Sheep I hear (3) Cry at deli counter, going through Kleenex ten-pack (4) Graduating class finally pay attention (4) It was so fun catching up with/meeting everybody!

My folder from this weekend's American Crossword Puzzle Tournament, which is a cute way to show you I was there.

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Steve Mossberg @mossdef.bsky.social · 31/03/2025

Headed to subscribers tonight, the perfect dessert. patreon.com/squarechase

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Steve Mossberg @mossdef.bsky.social · 15/02/2025

Tomorrow's patreon.com/squarechase offering is not a Goonies puzzle.

Picture of a cryptic crossword which is not, though it appears to be, about The Goonies.

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Steve Mossberg @mossdef.bsky.social · 31/12/2024

Break out the punch bowl, it's puzzle time! patreon.com/squarechase

Very silly cryptic crossword about getting ready for a party

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Steve Mossberg @mossdef.bsky.social · 25/12/2024

What goes with latkes – some ramen or a hamburger? (7) Happy Hanukkah, people! #cryptic #crossword

Delicious latkes made by a cryptic crossword setter.

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Steve Mossberg @mossdef.bsky.social · 14/12/2024

Year three at Square Chase is in the books, and I'm doing a festive dropping-of-the-paywall for the final 2024 puzzle. UK friends, this is your chance to see what I do back home. All other cryptic-curious crossworders, come on down. Everybody is welcome! patreon.com/squarechase

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Steve Mossberg @mossdef.bsky.social · 14/11/2024

70 *is* a lot of puzzles, David. 🐙

Image of a variety cryptic crossword puzzle about flight layovers.

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Steve Mossberg @mossdef.bsky.social · 30/09/2024

Seasonal vibes in tomorrow's Square Chase!

Screenshot of a cryptic crossword puzzle.

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Steve Mossberg @mossdef.bsky.social · 30/06/2024

An addition to the solving pile!

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Steve Mossberg @mossdef.bsky.social · 14/05/2024

This week at Square Chase, I swear the puzzle is going to turn out alright.

A picture of a very bizarre crossword containing no interior bars.

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Steve Mossberg @mossdef.bsky.social · 14/04/2024

🎶 There is unrest in the forest... 🎶

Picture of a variety cryptic crossword from Square Chase

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Steve Mossberg @mossdef.bsky.social · 15/01/2024

Fifty is a lot of puzzles, David. 🐙

Screenshot of Square Chase's 50th variety cryptic puzzle.

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Steve Mossberg @mossdef.bsky.social · 15/12/2023

I’m making the final Square Chase of 2023 free during the giving season. Thanks to everyone who’s made the first two years here such a success. I’m looking forward to another full of variety cryptics with you! patreon.com/squarechase

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Steve Mossberg @mossdef.bsky.social · 30/11/2023

Have fun storming the castle!

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Steve Mossberg @mossdef.bsky.social · 15/11/2023

And I also have a debut non-cryptic over at Apple News+. Thanks for being so awesome, Erik!

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Steve Mossberg @mossdef.bsky.social · 15/11/2023

It's a two-puzzle day for me! First, a little laser tag on the cryptic Patreon: patreon.com/squarechase

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Steve Mossberg @mossdef.bsky.social · 31/10/2023

Don't panic -- there are no zombies at Square Chase today. I repeat, no zombies. EVERYTHING. IS. FINE. patreon.com/squarechase

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Steve Mossberg @mossdef.bsky.social · 15/08/2023

It looks like after 40 rounds, I'm still in the ring. Thanks so much for the support, everybody!

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