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Brian Callahan

@oliogrids.bsky.social
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crossword enjoyer - he/him - owner of the world's cutest dog - oliogrids.com

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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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Brian Callahan @oliogrids.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
Hey crossword people! If you're not puzzled-out from yesterday's Midwest Tourney, please check out my Universal Themeless Sunday. It's free to solve here: www.theglobeandmail.com/puzzles-and-...
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Brian Callahan @oliogrids.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
This grid's wiiiiiiiiide open - happy solving!
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Brian Callahan @oliogrids.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
At @puzzmo.com today with "Mind the Gap"🚉 Come solve! And yes, my initial clue at 3-Down was the ENTIRE motto.
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Puzzmo - Cross|word
Play Cross|word on Puzzmo, Take a hint.
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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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Mina Kimes @minakimes.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
Loser behavior from a guy who’s clinging like a shriveled old barnacle to a sport he doesn’t actually care about in a desperate bid for relevance. Do not cede one inch to him or anyone who acts this way.
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Brian Callahan @oliogrids.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
If you want to learn the ins and outs of crossword editing AND want to mentor an up-and-coming constructor, this is an incredible opportunity! Check it out⤵️
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Brian Callahan @oliogrids.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
At Apple News+ with Anna! If you're a subscriber, you can solve it here🍎➕ apple.news/JfEXttmFBQXK...
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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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Brian Callahan @oliogrids.bsky.social · 08/08/2026
Fun fact: Matt and I made this puzzle over a year ago, so we're thrilled that it's finally dropping. Please solve our silliness over @puzzmo.com today🎱
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Puzzmo - Cross|word
Play Cross|word on Puzzmo, Take a hint.
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Brian Callahan @oliogrids.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
🐻⬇️ play.usatoday.com/crossword
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Brian Callahan @oliogrids.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
Themeless Thursday?🤔 Yeah, it's a thing. Check out today's Universal puzzle at @officialgocomics.bsky.social or for free here: www.theglobeandmail.com/puzzles-and-...
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Brian Callahan @oliogrids.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
Officially in our debauchery era😈 Solve our @puzzmo.com here: www.puzzmo.com/puzzle/2026-...
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Defector @defector.com · 26/07/2026
Try this week's Defector crossword!
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The Crossword, July 20: No Half Measures | Defector
Count your blessings: There’s a new Monday crossword. This week’s puzzle was constructed by Brian Callahan and Geoffrey Schorkopf, and edited by Hoang-Kim Vu. This is Brian and Geoffrey’s second…
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Reibello @reibello.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
Printing proof copy of my board game arrived today! Time to run around the house screaming instead of getting anything done!
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Brian Callahan @oliogrids.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
Geoffrey and I constructed this week's Defector crossword. The vibes are very "Chicago" and very "Italian." Come solve!
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Brian Callahan @oliogrids.bsky.social · 18/07/2026
this was a fun one! happy birthday!
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Alex Rossell Hayes @alxrh.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
I made today's LA Times crossword with @oliogrids.bsky.social, my first newspaper crossword! Free to play online! www.latimes.com/games/daily-...
A crossword puzzle clue and grid. The clue is "Like LOL, but not haha" corresponding to six empty squares in the grid.
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Brian Callahan @oliogrids.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
Ah, that's a TIL for me! No, the one I was referencing is actually this one: web.archive.org/web/20120127... Also - I'm absolutely delighted to go down this rabbit hole ... er ... badger tunnel
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Brian Callahan @oliogrids.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
so i *think* there are technically two answers that could work for this slot... BUT only one of 'em is going to allow you to complete the puzzle😂
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Brian Callahan @oliogrids.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
@alxrh.bsky.social and I have today's LA Times crossword! Solve for the quirky theme AND for the answer to the question on everyone's mind: what is a group of badgers called?🦡🦡🦡
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Brian Callahan @oliogrids.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
With Matt at Universal today. Ignore the title - this puzzle's a delight😌 Solve at @officialgocomics.bsky.social or here: www.theglobeandmail.com/puzzles-and-...
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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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Brian Callahan @oliogrids.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
I have today's Universal Crossword "Give It a Spin." I, uh, would advise doing just that🚴 Solve at @officialgocomics.bsky.social or for free here: www.theglobeandmail.com/puzzles-and-...
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Reibello @reibello.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
It's my @puzzmo.com debut! Big thanks to @xws.bsky.social and @oliogrids.bsky.social for all the help! I hope you enjoy, even if you're not a cat person! www.puzzmo.com/puzzle/2026-...
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Puzzmo - Cross|word
Play Cross|word on Puzzmo, Take a hint.
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Brian Callahan @oliogrids.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
And of course, read @sallyhoelscher.bsky.social's take on the puzzle here: usatodayxwordblog.blogspot.com/2026/06/june...
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Brian Callahan @oliogrids.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
At USA Today today with "On Reflection ..."🪞Solve here: play.usatoday.com/crossword/cc...
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Brian Callahan @oliogrids.bsky.social · 21/06/2026
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Disney Castle Fireworks Spectacular
ALT: Disney Castle Fireworks Spectacular
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Brian Callahan @oliogrids.bsky.social · 20/06/2026
Excited to debut at @avcxtrivia.bsky.social! If you're not already an @avcx.bsky.social subscriber (which, why aren't you?!?), you can get the puzzle for $1 here: avxwords.com/puzzles/2078/
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Brian Callahan @oliogrids.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
@jessbevrucks.bsky.social and I have today's @puzzmo.com Cross|word, "Wet Bar"🫧 Cheers! www.puzzmo.com/puzzle/2026-...
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Puzzmo - Cross|word
Play Cross|word on Puzzmo, Take a hint.
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Brian Callahan @oliogrids.bsky.social · 30/05/2026
And of course, check out @sallyhoelscher.bsky.social 's take after solving! usatodayxwordblog.blogspot.com/2026/05/may-...
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Brian Callahan @oliogrids.bsky.social · 30/05/2026
"Mastodon! Pterodactyl! Triceratops! Saber-tooth Tiger! Tyrannosaurus!" If this hits with you, please check out today's USA Today puzzle (with Amie!), "Teenagers With Attitude" play.usatoday.com/crossword
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Brian Callahan @oliogrids.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
Geoffrey and I have some silliness over at @puzzmo.com - "Two Heads Are Better Than One"👯 Come solve! www.puzzmo.com/puzzle/2026-...
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Puzzmo - Cross|word
Play Cross|word on Puzzmo, Take a hint.
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Brian Callahan @oliogrids.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
I made this week's @bloomberg.com Alphadots puzzles! Solve them here: www.bloomberg.com/games/alphad...
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Brian Callahan @oliogrids.bsky.social · 25/05/2026
@katjabrinck.bsky.social and I have today's Universal Crossword, "Job Opening"💼 Love that they kept our 50-Across clue! #iykyk Solve at @officialgocomics.bsky.social or for free here: www.theglobeandmail.com/puzzles-and-...
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Brian Callahan @oliogrids.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
And, as always, read @sallyhoelscher.bsky.social after solving! usatodayxwordblog.blogspot.com/2026/05/may-...
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Brian Callahan @oliogrids.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
1-Down: "Does it ___ joy?" - hopefully the answer is yes🤞 With @norahsharpe.bsky.social at USA Today with "Play With Your Food." We'd love it if you gave it a solve! play.usatoday.com/crossword
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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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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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Brian Callahan @oliogrids.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
At the LA Times today with @amiewalker.bsky.social. Come solve!☮️✌️🌼 www.latimes.com/games/daily-...
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Brian Callahan @oliogrids.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
Did I reference a certain Nintendo 64 farming game in one of today's @puzzmo.com Cross|word clues? You bet I did. Thanks to @amiewalker.bsky.social for perfecting!🖊️
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Puzzmo - Cross|word
Play Cross|word on Puzzmo, Take a hint.
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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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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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Brian Callahan @oliogrids.bsky.social · 19/04/2026
The puzzles are from Heather Stanger McIntire, @jessshulman.bsky.social & @jessbevrucks.bsky.social , @katjabrinck.bsky.social , Matthew Luter, @livienna.bsky.social , @sallyhoelscher.bsky.social , Terry Sun, @enigmatwist.bsky.social , and me
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Brian Callahan @oliogrids.bsky.social · 19/04/2026
Some of the @lilavcx.bsky.social folks decided to put together some "ACPT logo"-inspired puzzles for the tournament last weekend. If you missed out, they're all available online here: oliogrids.com?page_id=830
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Brian Callahan @oliogrids.bsky.social · 09/04/2026
And, as with all USA today puzzles, be sure to read to read the blog from @sallyhoelscher.bsky.social post-solve! usatodayxwordblog.blogspot.com
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Brian Callahan @oliogrids.bsky.social · 09/04/2026
I'm a few months late, but it's a Festivus miracle! Today's USA Today puzzle, "Bananas Foster," has a fun little shoutout to everyone's favorite December 23rd celebration. Happy solving! play.usatoday.com/crossword/63...
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Brian Callahan @oliogrids.bsky.social · 05/04/2026
With Matt for the final puzzle of the Universal Spring 2026 Themeless Week. Does this one go 56-Across? You be the judge (thanks @ort.bsky.social for the edit!). Solve at @officialgocomics.bsky.social
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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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Brian Callahan @oliogrids.bsky.social · 03/04/2026
ditfos! thanks for solving🙏
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