Same Differences

by | Jul 29, 2020 | Blog

Hi all. “Same Differences” is this week’s puzzle title and we have a bunch of answers that, while clued as different things, turn out to be redundantly redundant. 16a [Terrific apartment overseer?] – EXCELLENT SUPER 22a [Shoe bottom without a mate?] – SINGLE SOLE 35a...

Going All Out

by | Jul 22, 2020 | Blog

Hi all. Well, this week’s puzzle is titled “Going All Out.” It could also be called “In with the Out.” “Out” is added to a common word or phrase to create a new wacky phrase. 18a [DQ treat made with cheesy fries & gravy?] – P[OUT]INE CONE. Despite being from...

5 Ways to Leave Your Lover

by | Jul 15, 2020 | Blog

Hi all. 7d [Exasperated cry] – YEESH! I’m sorry. It’s all my fault. If you recall last week, there was a theme answer: ~~~~~~Flashback~~~~~~~~~ [One of Paul Simon’s “50 ways to leave your lover”] – SLIP OUT THE BACK, Jack. The song only lists five ways, so we are left...

Active Wear

by | Jul 8, 2020 | Blog

Hi all. Today’s puzzle is titled “Active Wear.” The theme answers all start with an article of clothing (wear), but have been turned into a verb (active). 16a [One of Paul Simon’s “50 ways to leave your lover”] – SLIP OUT THE BACK, Jack. The song only lists five ways,...

Orchestral Derangement

by | Jul 1, 2020 | Blog

Hi all. It is Canada Day so let’s strike up the band! Today’s puzzle is titled “Orchestral Derangement.” The theme answers are all puns related to the person described. Each clue begins with [In the orchestra, 16a [the ill-equipped locksmith…] – HAD THE WRONG...