Just what kind of sword did pirates actually swing around? That’s exactly what the NYT Mini puzzled over on November 4, 2024 with the clue “sword for a… Continue reading
Category: Crosswords
When you look at missing letters puzzles like “_l_ra”, you think of as many words as possible. These types of brainteasers are always fun to do. Mainly because… Continue reading
You may have been playing a game like hangman and see “_l_er” as letters. However, if you’re like me, you could be scratching your head trying to figure… Continue reading
Solving missing letters puzzles like “s_ou_” can be gratifying. While they may look easy, they are anything but that. There can be many different words to think of… Continue reading
The NYT Mini on March 23, 2025, ran a 5×5 grid, which meant every answer had to fit a tight five-letter limit. Most clues that day had a… Continue reading
Figuring out missing letters puzzles like “_ro_p” can be both a blessing and a curse. I always enjoy doing puzzles, but when they are tricky to solve, it… Continue reading
We’ve handled clues like aptly named brand of road and mountain bikes, and now it’s time to plug into the world of tech with the clue Japanese electronics… Continue reading
We’ve reviewed numerous clues and answers for various NYT Mini Crossword puzzles, like the answer to ‘flexible gymnastics move,’ and we think it’s time to record the answers for… Continue reading
Crossword clues come in all shapes and forms, from wordy riddles to plain descriptions, but even the straightforward ones can catch you off guard. Thin and graceful is… Continue reading
If you don’t know who this pellet chomping arcade character is, then chances are that you’re a bit on the young side. This character has six letters and fills… Continue reading
You may find this clue to be hard if you’ve never played the Super Mario games. Coming from the March 29, 2025 edition of the NYT Mini Crossword… Continue reading
We’re looking for the answer to the clue urge forcefully. The first thing that might come to your mind would be “pressure”. That’s a good answer if it… Continue reading
This question comes from the March 24, 2025, issue of the NYT Mini Crossword. The clue is a perfectly behaved child for the across section of this crossword… Continue reading
Lock of hair is one of those crossword clues that never seems to go out of style. It’s shown up in the standard NYT, USA Today, LA Times,… Continue reading
The clue “spot of tea?” is one of those vague ones that can swing in a lot of directions depending on the crossword it shows up in. Sometimes… Continue reading
A lot of us like to solve puzzles such as the “s_e_k” missing letters clue. At first glance, only a few words may come to mind when you… Continue reading
Constituting a certainty is a staple crossword clue in British quick crosswords, and while it sounds simple enough, nailing the answer can be anything but. The phrasing feels… Continue reading
There are crossword clues that test your trivia and then there are ones like decorative metal stand that just want to see how good you are at reading… Continue reading
The spooky story clue first crept into the Universal Crossword some time ago and more recently made a quiet return in the NYT Mini, still up to its… Continue reading
Some crossword clues try their best to sound clever, but sometimes they just end up giving the game away. Car whose name anagrams to my car from the… Continue reading
