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Will @tlmberwolves.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Approximately 3,300 cells of data entry later, Midwest Tournament was a blast! #midwestgridfest

Volunteers and winners and constructors at mwxwt

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John Lieb @boswords.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

We are excited to announce the constructing roster for the Boswords 2026 Fall Themeless League! The folks below are currently crafting vibrant grids for you to enjoy weekly in October and November. Registration opens on Saturday, September 5.

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Bonmo @bonmo.app · 22/08/2026

A new guest constructor joins Bonmo today! Adryel W. Robles Ojeda teams up with Shannon Rapp for "Eat My Dust," a 9x9 crossword you can solve with #ApplePencil at apple.co/4ypuWOy

Adryel W. Robles Ojeda and Shannon Rapp crossword for Bonmo on iPad with Apple Pencil

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B-Side @benmsmith.com · 04/08/2026

crossword constructors: stop putting harry potter shit in the crossword. not in the clues, not in the fill. I don't want to see it.

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norah sharpe @norahsharpe.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

just donated $30 to @avcx.bsky.social -- $10 for the HP ref in the NYT mini $10 for the borked NYT midi yesterday $10 for the error in the NYT 15x today

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Crosstalk @thecrosstalkpod.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

Episode 9 of Crosstalk with Malaika Handa is out now! Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/5V9T... Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/e...

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These Puzzles Fund Abortion @tpfa.bsky.social · 31/05/2026

FUND-A-THON ENDS TONIGHT! fund.nnaf.org/tpfa6

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norah sharpe @norahsharpe.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

Hey crossword friends, show me your (non) 71 Acrosses (mon nyt). I'll start

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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 · 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 · 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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Midis for Minnesota @midisforminnesota.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

Hannah and Will are both at the ACPT! As are several of our constructors. Come say hi this weekend, and pick up a free printout of our preview puzzle in the lobby. www.midisforminnesota.com

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Midis for Minnesota An upcoming midi crossword pack to support mutual aid efforts across the state

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norah sharpe @norahsharpe.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

New today at Science News, “Traveling Light” by Gus Bloxham! www.sciencenews.org/article/cros... and if you’re at ACPT, grab a Science News handout !

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Crossword: Traveling Light

Solve the crossword from our May 2026 issue, in which we expand the way we see the universe.

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Midwest Crossword Tournament @midwestcrossword.bsky.social · 06/04/2026

**Registration is open now** for the 2026 Midwest Crossword Tournament on October 3! Online and In-person, individuals and pairs. So excited to see you there! midwestgridfest.com

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Midwest Crossword

Chicago - October 3, 2026

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Midwest Crossword Tournament @midwestcrossword.bsky.social · 05/04/2026

The Midwest Crossword Tournament is happy to open submissions for the 2026 event! This year we are soliciting *themeless* puzzles from Midwestern constructors. See midwestgridfest.com for full details.

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Midwest Crossword

Chicago - October 3, 2026

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Midis for Minnesota @midisforminnesota.bsky.social · 04/04/2026

We are excited to announce Midis for Minnesota, an upcoming crossword pack by Minnesota constructors. Proceeds will support immigrant families in Minnesota who have been impacted by ICE activity. Pack will be released in late April. A preview puzzle by Zhouqin Burnikel is available now.

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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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These Puzzles Fund Abortion @tpfa.bsky.social · 01/03/2026

We are happy to announce that our fundraising page is live! When you make a donation during our presale period, you will be among the first to receive TPFA6 when it is released on March 15th. fund.nnaf.org/tpfa6 #tpfa6

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These Puzzles Fund Abortion @tpfa.bsky.social · 22/02/2026

😍WOW, what a roster! These Puzzles Fund Abortion 6 will be released in March. This all-star lineup has been hard at work making an incredible pack of crossword, cryptic, and variety puzzles, and we can’t wait for you to solve them 🤩 #tpfa6

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Science News @sciencenews.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

What's a 14-letter word for a crossword puzzle enthusiast? If you knew the answer is "cruciverbalist," then you should try our latest puzzle! www.sciencenews.org/article/crosswo…

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Crossword: Copy That!

Solve the crossword from our March 2026 issue, in which we work on our code-switching.

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norah sharpe @norahsharpe.bsky.social · 12/01/2026

do a puz w me and that puzzle guy 🧺

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norah sharpe @norahsharpe.bsky.social · 19/12/2025

Do a puz with me - the first of the 2026 Science News series is up now! I'm excited for this one and all of the amazing guest contributors we have coming this year 🪨🚀👩‍🚀🧗‍♂️ www.sciencenews.org/article/brea...

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Breaking Ground Crossword

Solve the crossword from our January 2026 issue, in which we take a crack at geological principles

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norah sharpe @norahsharpe.bsky.social · 19/12/2025

do a crossword with me and all of these other amazing people!

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Lil AVCX @lilavcx.bsky.social · 16/12/2025

Lil AVCX is thrilled to announce our 2026 Roster! We are excited to bring you puzzles by these constructors:

A bunch of smiling faces of Lil AVCX's 2026 roster! They are listed by name in the next post in the thread.

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norah sharpe @norahsharpe.bsky.social · 12/12/2025

do a yummy puz w me and @katjabrinck.bsky.social ! at play.usatoday.com/crossword

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AVCX Classic @avcx.bsky.social · 23/11/2025

Here’s the deal! Subscribe, renew, or buy a gift subscription from avxwords.com from now thru the end of the year, and get a new meta mini pack, free. After subscribing, send a blank email to freeminis@avxwords.com with “mini meta” in the subject line, and we’ll send you the pack. Honor system!

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AVCX – Crosswords for the (not) faint of heart.

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AVCX Classic @avcx.bsky.social · 18/09/2025

As we move toward our fall subscription drive, we hope you’ll consider supporting us in part bc we are an independent media company. No, crosswords are not as vital as journalism. But yes, all content that we consume matters, and it should be as free as possible from corporate control.

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Cthylher Hinman @thatpuzzleguy.bsky.social · 30/10/2025

Okay, I think it's time for that crossword stream this evening. Puzzles from @defector.com and @midwestcrossword.bsky.social. Let's call it 6:30 PT. twitch.tv/thatpuzzleguy

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AVCX Classic @avcx.bsky.social · 28/10/2025

AVCX, the world’s finest puzzles and games service, and an independent media venture, has done some really cool stuff this year! A thread to brag (and to hype our mini subscription drive) …

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Lil AVCX @lilavcx.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

Lil AVCX is looking for new and emerging constructors to be a part of our 2026 constructing roster. Deadline for applications is November 14, 2025. Here's the information: docs.google.com/document/d/1...

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Lil AVCX: Call for applications for our 2026 constructor roster

Lil AVCX: Call for applications for our 2026 constructor roster We’re looking for new and emerging crossword puzzle constructors to regularly contribute “midi” puzzles. Yes, you’ll get paid, and you ...

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Fill Me In @fillmeinpodcast.bsky.social · 14/10/2025

This week, Brian is joined by Shannon Rapp for a super-sized episode with an insider's recap of the Midwest Crossword Tournament, hefty sandwiches, and a non-NYT Thunder Round with puzzles from the LA Times, Apple News, Universal, USA Today, and Fireball! #crossword #podcast bemoresmarter.com/fmi

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Puzzmo @puzzmo.com · 01/10/2025

For the next 30 days, we're running a series of free mini crosswords created by our puzzle editor @xws.bsky.social to help you become a better crossword solver. Solve the first puzzle here, and check the replies every day for the next one! 👯 Puzzmo Mini Crossword #1: www.puzzmo.com/puzzle/2025-...

Puzzmo Mini Crossword #1 is by brooke. It's a 5x5 grid, and the number 6 in the grid is a different color than the other numbers.

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AVCX Classic @avcx.bsky.social · 30/09/2025

Starting tomorrow, AVCX will be running a mini subscription drive for the fall. We hope to add 100 new subscribers, which will keep us healthy going into next year. If you’re able to spread the word, our thanks!! If you have a platform or outlet where you can plug us, we’ll gladly swap too

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Midwest Crossword Tournament @midwestcrossword.bsky.social · 04/09/2025

Midwest Tourney is only one month away! Even after adding capacity we still only have about 35 seats remaining for the in-person tournament! Online and puzzle packet options too Register at midwestgridfest.com while you still can!

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Midwest Crossword

Registration open now!

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AVCX Classic @avcx.bsky.social · 02/09/2025

Last winter, AVCX ran a subscription drive to continue funding our expanded puzzle offerings. It worked great! We won’t need to do anything at that scale this year. But we will run a mini-drive this fall to keep the old budget stable. So if you like what we do, please spread the word!

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sextina acab-fina @giltcomplex.bsky.social · 28/08/2025

mad that the new york times mini got paywalled? want to support your good pal (and friendly neighborhood puzzle editor) @giltcomplex.bsky.social ? Solve the atlantic crossword instead— it gets bigger and harder through the week, but I promise it's fun! www.theatlantic.com/games/daily-...

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Crossword - The Atlantic

This mini puzzle gets a little more challenging every day: Mondays are the easiest, with the biggest, most difficult puzzle on Sunday.

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norah sharpe @norahsharpe.bsky.social · 28/08/2025

I will always be a student of this craft and never a master, and I’ve decided my mission can only be to help other people connect, learn, and grow. To that, I hope constructors and solvers of all sorts find something valuable in my (brilliantly edited!) conversation with Dan. Pls listen and share :)

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