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Jess Rucks @jessbevrucks.bsky.social · 13d

Surprise! We made another one! 🙌🏼

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Jess Rucks @jessbevrucks.bsky.social · 14d

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Jess Rucks @jessbevrucks.bsky.social · 26d

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Jess Rucks @jessbevrucks.bsky.social · Sep 8

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Lil AVCX @lilavcx.bsky.social · Sep 8

Today we're bringing you a breezy 12x9 midi from guest constructor Jess Rucks (@jessbevrucks.bsky.social). It's called "You Can Say That Again!" We think you'll find it to be playful and entertaining.

Crossword puzzle with 11-Down highlighted: [ "OMG, me toooo!"]

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Jess Rucks @jessbevrucks.bsky.social · Sep 6

Happy themeless Saturday!

Constructor Spotlight: Kate Hawkins

Jess Rucks @jessbevrucks.bsky.social · Aug 8

Join me for this lovely conversation with constructor Kate Hawkins!

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This month’s* constructor is product manager, serial-hobbyist, and stone fruit enthusiast Kate Hawkins (she/her). Kate is from the Bay Area; and soon, she, her wife, kiddos, and cats will all be li…

Jess Rucks @jessbevrucks.bsky.social · Aug 8

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Jess Rucks @jessbevrucks.bsky.social · Jun 29

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Jess Rucks @jessbevrucks.bsky.social · Jun 26

Puzzle in Apple News+ today for those who subscribe! ❤️🧡💚💜 Solve with me, it’s a fun one!

Constructor Spotlight: Willa Angel Chen Miller

Jess Rucks @jessbevrucks.bsky.social · Jun 21

Willa has organized puzzle hunts, written a puzzle book, & works as a software engineering manager at Google!

Jess Rucks @jessbevrucks.bsky.social · Jun 21

Learn about Willa, one of the constructors for tomorrow’s Westwords tournament! ⭐️ @westwords-xwt.bsky.social

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This month’s constructor is Willa Miller, who lives in the San Francisco Bay Area. We’re excited to run this feature a bit early this month so that readers can get to know Willa before solving her …

Play Cross|word on Puzzmo, Take a hint.

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Jess Rucks @jessbevrucks.bsky.social · Jun 8

Excited for my Puzzmo debut! My kiddo solved & was so excited to recognize himself in the clues & constructor notes 🥰 - love the chance to have some voicey clues!!

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Puzzmo - Cross|word

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Jess Rucks @jessbevrucks.bsky.social · Jun 7

Solve my 50th published crossword puzzle! 🥳 A milestone I never thought I’d even come close to when I started out!

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Jess Rucks @jessbevrucks.bsky.social · May 31

This month’s featured constructor is Barbara Lin. We talk crosswords (obvi), computers, family, & tomatoes.

Jess Rucks @jessbevrucks.bsky.social · May 31

Yay! 🙌🏼 It’s Barb! Learn more about her here:

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Constructor Spotlight: Barbara Lin

Today we welcome constructor Barbara Lin (she/her). Barb lives outside of Philadelphia, PA, where she dabbles in gardening and excels in computer engineering. Barb! Thank you for making time to tal…

Constructor Spotlight: Kareem Ayas

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Jess Rucks @jessbevrucks.bsky.social · Apr 26

👀 Here’s your invitation to come learn more about constructor Kareem Ayas!

norah sharpe @norahsharpe.bsky.social · Apr 26

check out our newest constructor spotlight!
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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…

Jess Rucks @jessbevrucks.bsky.social · Apr 25

Happy Friday! 🤩

Jess Rucks @jessbevrucks.bsky.social · Apr 15

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Jess Rucks @jessbevrucks.bsky.social · Apr 1

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Constructor Spotlight: August Miller

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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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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Jess Rucks @jessbevrucks.bsky.social · Mar 10

Happy Monday! 🥸

Jess Rucks @jessbevrucks.bsky.social · Mar 8

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Jess Rucks @jessbevrucks.bsky.social · Feb 28

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norah sharpe @norahsharpe.bsky.social · Feb 28

New feature at Daily Crossword Links! Under the leadership of @jessbevrucks.bsky.social we'll host a Constructor Spotlight once a month. First up is @clr-xw.bsky.social who talks chemistry and cats in addition to crosswords
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