Saturday, June 13, 2026

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Attention, cryptic crossword lovers! Patrick Berry’s got a new suite of puzzles in his “Crypt” series. It includes 13 new cryptic puzzles, including 5 block-style cryptics and 8 variety cryptics. Cost is $15. Available from Patrick’s website.

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Friday, June 12, 2026

LAT tk (pannonica) [2.75 avg; 4 ratings] rate it
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Thursday, June 11, 2026

BEQ 10:48 (Eric) [3.17 avg; 3 ratings] rate it
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Wednesday, June 10, 2026

AV Club 8:11 (Amy) [3.67 avg; 6 ratings] rate it
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NYT 5:56 (Amy) [2.73 avg; 15 ratings] rate it
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MGWCC #940

MGWCC crossword 2:42
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Tuesday, June 9, 2026

Jonesin’ untimed (Jenni) [2.75 avg; 2 ratings] rate it
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NYT 8:34 (Eric) [3.54 avg; 12 ratings] rate it
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WSJ Contest — Friday, June 5, 2026

WSJ (Contest) Grid: untimed; Meta: 15 minutes [3.89 avg; 9 ratings] rate it
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Muller Monthly Music Meta — June 2026

Title: “The World Is Not My Oyster” by Pete Muller, Mack Meller, and Andrew White
Prompt: The meta for this puzzle is a famous rock group.

Answer: Dawes
Grid: 7ish
Meta: almost had it…

 

 

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Monday, June 8, 2026

BEQ 20:16 (Eric) [2.90 avg; 5 ratings] rate it
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NYT 4:09 (Sophia) [3.27 avg; 13 ratings] rate it
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Sunday, June 7, 2026

LAT 6:53 (Kyle) [3.00 avg; 3 ratings] rate it
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