Daily crosswords, solving techniques, and constructor appreciation. From easy Mondays to brutal Saturdays. A pencil and a puzzle - perfect.
Avtoservis_inei
Pen or pencil?
Aug 31, 2026 2:58 am
Pencil for me - crosswords are about thinking, not bravado. But the confident pen solvers have my respect. Where do you stand?
Alice Hartwell
Aug 31, 2026 11:58 am
I had given up on this entirely and your post got me to try again. Glad I did.
Avtoservis_gmei
Constructing your own puzzle
Aug 14, 2026 8:58 pm
Tried building a crossword from scratch. Filling a clean grid is shockingly hard. New respect for the constructors.
Alice Hartwell
Aug 18, 2026 12:58 am
Been doing this for years. Can confirm it is worth the effort.
Bob Nakamura
Aug 18, 2026 11:58 am
Just tried this and it worked perfectly. Thanks for the tip!
Alice Hartwell
Aug 19, 2026 3:58 am
Quick question: does this apply to the newer version too or just the old one?
Grace Tanaka
Cracking the theme
May 30, 2026 7:58 am
Figuring out the theme unlocks the long answers and the whole grid. Look for the gimmick - it is the key to the puzzle.
Frank Okonkwo
May 30, 2026 11:58 am
My two cents: start simple and build from there. Dont overcomplicate it.
Dave Modem
Jun 3, 2026 7:58 pm
The more I read about this the more I realize how much I dont know. Humbling!
Avtoservis_gmei
Cryptic crosswords explained
May 19, 2026 4:58 pm
The British-style cryptic is a different beast. Each clue is a tiny puzzle of wordplay. Daunting at first, addictive once it clicks.
Alice Hartwell
May 25, 2026 4:58 am
Solid advice. Been doing it the hard way for years - this is so much better.
admin
Getting faster at crosswords
May 5, 2026 11:58 am
Learn the common crosswordese, do the easy puzzles daily, and fill what you know first. Speed comes with reps.
Avtoservis_hnei
May 7, 2026 1:58 am
Adding one tip: make sure you double-check everything before you start. Trust me.
Avtoservis_hnei
May 8, 2026 6:58 am
Been lurking for months. Finally creating an account to say THANK YOU for this post.
Bob Nakamura
May 8, 2026 8:58 pm
Been doing this for years. Can confirm it is worth the effort.
admin
May 9, 2026 8:58 pm
Great thread! Subscribing for updates.
Dave Modem
May 9, 2026 8:58 pm
Newbie alert: what does that abbreviation mean? Still learning the lingo here.
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