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Midwest Crossword Tournament @midwestcrossword.bsky.social · 19h

We had a blast at the second annual #midwestgridfest!! Thanks so much to @wbez.org for telling our story. puzzles available for purchase at midwestgridfest.com
www.wbez.org/arts-culture...

The Midwest finally delivers what crossword puzzlers want: Their own tournament

The tournament at the University of Illinois Chicago drew over 200 puzzlers who came for crosswords and camaraderie. “I want my ego checked," said one participant. "That’s mission accomplished.”

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norah sharpe @norahsharpe.bsky.social · 21h

do a puz w me and @tlmberwolves.bsky.social today in LAT :)

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norah sharpe @norahsharpe.bsky.social · 21h

I'm so glad you saw this! :D

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Jess Rucks @jessbevrucks.bsky.social · 7d

Here’s another Constructor Spotlight. You’ll be solving one of his puzzles tomorrow at the Midwest Crossword Tournament! 🙌🏼 👀

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Constructor Spotlight: Taylor Johnson

Today we welcome crossword constructor, editor, games guru, and bike polo enthusiast Taylor Johnson (he/him). Taylor is a constructor behind one of the puzzles at the Midwest Crossword Tournament, …

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Puzzmo @puzzmo.com · 9d

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 · 10d

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 · Sep 4

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!

Midwest Crossword

Registration open now!

midwestgridfest.com

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AVCX Classic @avcx.bsky.social · Sep 2

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 · Aug 28

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-...

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.

www.theatlantic.com

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norah sharpe @norahsharpe.bsky.social · Aug 28

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 :)

Crosstalk @thecrosstalkpod.bsky.social · Aug 28

Episode 5 with super-prolific constructor and 2025 Lollapuzzoola Pairs co-champ @norahsharpe.bsky.social is out now! We chat about creating fresh themes, the secrets of successful collaborations, training for tournaments, repping the Midwest, fave puzzles, advocating for asymmetry, and much more!

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norah sharpe @norahsharpe.bsky.social · Aug 28

@tlmberwolves.bsky.social challenge accepted ?

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norah sharpe @norahsharpe.bsky.social · Aug 16

do a puz w me and @tlmberwolves.bsky.social

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norah sharpe @norahsharpe.bsky.social · Aug 14

do a puz w me and @tlmberwolves.bsky.social at @usatoday.com 😄

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norah sharpe @norahsharpe.bsky.social · Aug 7

#not-a-crossword

Laura Helmuth @laurahelmuth.bsky.social · Aug 7

I enjoy writing this advice column, but some of the questions make me wince. I feel so bad for this person whose new boss is the incompetent and lazy failson of the company owner. But their situation isn't hopeless: slate.com/advice/2025/... on @slate.com

I Did a Crossword Puzzle at Work. My Colleague’s Reaction Has Floored Me.

This is unhinged!

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Midwest Crossword Tournament @midwestcrossword.bsky.social · Aug 6

We're beyond thrilled to present puzzles by this fantastic set of constructors at the second Midwest Crossword Tournament, October 4, 2025 in Chicago! Read more about them and register now at midwestgridfest.com

2025 Midwest Crossword Tournament constructors: Evan Birnholz, Kyle Dolan, Katie Hoody, Lydia Roth & Christina Bodensiek, Hemant Mehta, Taylor Johnson

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Will @tlmberwolves.bsky.social · Jul 19

Flats #npl #SPAMcon

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Science News @sciencenews.bsky.social · Jul 3

What's a fourteen-letter word for a crossword puzzle fan? If you guessed "cruciverbalist," you might have what it takes to beat this month's puzzle.

Baby's First Words Crossword

Solve our latest interactive crossword. We'll publish science-themed crosswords and math puzzles on alternating months.

buff.ly

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norah sharpe @norahsharpe.bsky.social · Apr 26

check out our newest constructor spotlight!
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Constructor Spotlight: Kareem Ayas

Today we welcome constructor, teacher, and reader of every clue in a crossword, Kareem Ayas (he/him). Kareem lives in Harlem with his Siberian Husky, Kane. Kareem! It was such a treat to meet you i…

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norah sharpe @norahsharpe.bsky.social · Apr 11

today in pair-a-phrases, a nod to a webseries i got a ton of mileage out of when i was teaching, thanks to @hankgreen.bsky.social and @johngreensbluesky.bsky.social
play at www.puzzlesociety.com/member/word-...

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Midwest Crossword Tournament @midwestcrossword.bsky.social · Apr 2

Registration for the Midwest Tournament is open now!
midwestgridfest.com

Midwest Crossword

Registration open now! Now accepting puzzle submissions! Details here.

midwestgridfest.com

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Midwest Crossword Tournament @midwestcrossword.bsky.social · Apr 1

Now accepting puzzle submissions through April 25! All details at midwestgridfest.com

Midwest Crossword

Now accepting puzzle submissions! Details here. Registration opens April 2

midwestgridfest.com

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norah sharpe @norahsharpe.bsky.social · Mar 30

correct take! no need to struggle through puzzles that do it when there are puzzles that don't 🤷‍♀️

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Jess Rucks @jessbevrucks.bsky.social · Mar 29

Excited to present this month’s DCL Constructor Spotlight! August Miller talks crosswords, cows, and physics.

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Constructor Spotlight: August Miller

Today we welcome crossword constructor August Miller (he/him, they/them). August lives in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, where he can enjoy nature and cows. August! Thank you for letting us learn…

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Rachel Fabi Ph.D. @fabioethics.bsky.social · Mar 26

It's so weird, I was mysteriously added to this top secret group chat and someone dropped a link to a site where you can donate money to abortion funds in exchange for crossword puzzles. Has this happened to anyone else??

fund.nnaf.org/campaign/the...

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norah sharpe @norahsharpe.bsky.social · Mar 24

no notes, retweet. excited to see everyone again soon! #acpt

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