by Jeffrey Krasnick | Nov 25, 2020 | Blog
Hi all. Jeffrey here. “There’s No Choice” is this week’s puzzle title and we have “no choice” since the “or” in the theme answer phrases have been changed from a separate word to part of the first word as follows: 18a [It’s possible “The Simpsons” Quimby will decline...
by Jeffrey Krasnick | Nov 18, 2020 | Blog
Hi all. Jeffrey here. “Crossing Paths” is this week’s puzzle title and did you figure out the theme? Unlike most puzzles, looking only at the long across answers won’t be enough. You have to look for the “paths” that cross. 17a [Had a growth spurt] – SPROUTED/ 4d...
by Jeffrey Krasnick | Nov 11, 2020 | Blog
Hi all. Jeffrey here. “Super Dupers” is this week’s puzzle title and you better watch your wallet; there a lot of shady characters punning up the theme answers. 17a [Fraud squad’s filming device?] – SCAMCORDER (camcorder). Kids, a camcorder is what we used to make...
by Jeffrey Krasnick | Nov 4, 2020 | Blog
Hi all. Jeffrey here. “Hey, Come Back Here!” is this week’s puzzle title and the theme answers have the second word reversing the first word. Palindromes! Semordnilap! Or to put it another way, 61a [Driving moves mirrored by this puzzle’s theme answers] – U’IES...
by Jeffrey Krasnick | Oct 28, 2020 | Blog
Hi all. Jeffrey here. It’s Halloween week and we’re going spooky in this weeks puzzle. “It’s Questionable” is this week’s puzzle title and the theme (starred) answers are all things found on a OUIJA BOARD, where you can allegedly get answers from beyond. 17a [*”Miss...
by Jeffrey Krasnick | Oct 21, 2020 | Blog
Hi all. Jeffrey here for another look at the current week’s puzzle. “The Opposite Effect” is this week’s puzzle title and the theme answers are all oxymoronic, with the two words being opposites of each other. 18a [Northbound driver’s errant eastward turn?] – WRONG...
