Moving Parts

by | Jul 21, 2021 | Blog

Hi all! Jeffrey here. “Moving Parts” is this week’s puzzle title and each theme answer includes MxD, where x is a different vowel. However, the twist (moving part) is that it has been moved from its normal phrase. 17a [Spa team that gives facials?]– THE MUD SQUAD. The...

A Means to an End

by | Jul 14, 2021 | Blog

Hi all! Jeffrey here. “A Means to an End” is this week’s puzzle title and the theme is revealed at 66a/68a [Words to a couch potato … and a hint to the ends of 16-, 24-, 37-, 48- and 60-Across] – GET A LIFE. 16a [Not likely to stick around]– FLY BY NIGHT.  Do you Love...

Animal Mutations

by | Jul 7, 2021 | Blog

Hi all! Jeffrey here. “Animal Mutations” is this week’s puzzle title and the theme answers all take an animal and “mutate” the vowel into another word to create a wacky phrase. 17a [Fake news about a bulb-seeking flier?]– MOTH MYTH. 25a [Digs for a crustacean?]– CRAB...

Two-way Talk

by | Jun 30, 2021 | Blog

Hi all you good buddies! Jeffrey here. “Two-way talk” is this week’s puzzle title and the theme answers all start with CB lingo, as mentioned at 52a [Radio users whose lingo is featured in this theme]– CB’ERS. 18a [Having no recourse]– OVER A BARREL. OVER – I have...

A Little Extra

by | Jun 23, 2021 | Blog

Hi all. Jeffrey here. “A Little Extra” is this week’s puzzle title and the theme answers are have a little “bit” extra added. 16a [Step-counting gadget with strings attached?]– FIT {BIT} TO BE TIED. 23a [Donut hole treat for small eaters?]– TINY TIM{BIT}.  I learned...