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...

Some Things Are Like That

by | Jun 24, 2020 | Blog

Welcome to my fourth ClassiCanadianCrosswords blog. I hope you don’t think I’m 49 across yet. The title is “Some Things Are Like That” and what three theme answers have in common is that  54a/70a – THEY’RE ALL WASHED UP. 20a [Beach find used for funky art] – DRIFTWOOD...

Quiet Down

by | Jun 17, 2020 | Blog

Shhh!!   Don’t say a word. Or maybe I should say don’t say a letter. This week’s puzzle is titled “Quiet Down” and the theme is on multiple levels. First, we have hints at 19a [Absolute quiet] – NOT A SOUND and 65a [Utterly quiet?] – VOICELESS Then, 42a [Like this...