The puzzles are from Heather Stanger McIntire, @jessshulman.bsky.social & @jessbevrucks.bsky.social , @katjabrinck.bsky.social , Matthew Luter, @livienna.bsky.social , @sallyhoelscher.bsky.social , Terry Sun, @enigmatwist.bsky.social , and me

Some of the @lilavcx.bsky.social folks decided to put together some "ACPT logo"-inspired puzzles for the tournament last weekend. If you missed out, they're all available online here: oliogrids.com?page_id=830

And, as with all USA today puzzles, be sure to read to read the blog from @sallyhoelscher.bsky.social post-solve! usatodayxwordblog.blogspot.com

I'm a few months late, but it's a Festivus miracle! Today's USA Today puzzle, "Bananas Foster," has a fun little shoutout to everyone's favorite December 23rd celebration. Happy solving! play.usatoday.com/crossword/63...

With Matt for the final puzzle of the Universal Spring 2026 Themeless Week. Does this one go 56-Across? You be the judge (thanks @ort.bsky.social for the edit!). Solve at @officialgocomics.bsky.social

We are excited to announce Midis for Minnesota, an upcoming crossword pack by Minnesota constructors. Proceeds will support immigrant families in Minnesota who have been impacted by ICE activity. Pack will be released in late April. A preview puzzle by Zhouqin Burnikel is available now.

ditfos! thanks for solving🙏

Delighted to have a Double Puzzle Day! At AVCX+ with "I Need Some Alone Time" and at the NYT with Carolyn. Happy solving!

Meant to post this yesterday, but forgot🤦‍♂️ Michael and I have this week's LA Times Monday puzzle. It's still available if you want to give it a try! www.latimes.com/games/daily-...

Excited to share today's The Atlantic crossword with the world. Happy solving! www.theatlantic.com/games/daily-...

Crossword puzzle with 16-Across highlighted: [Ship parts that *hopefully* don't get mistaken for heads] (9 letters)

We're excited to bring you the Lil AVCX roster debut of Anna Harkins! This one's a moderately challenging 13x10 themeless titled "Getting Things in Order." It might be a bit tough at first, but once you break into it, we know you'll get there.

Graphic on a light purple background saying “TPFA6 is now available” with the These Puzzles Fund Abortion logo, and several images of crossword puzzle grids. At the bottom right it says “Link in bio”

IT’S HERE! 😮

We are happy to announce the release of our sixth crossword puzzle pack.

Folks who donated during the presale period will receive their puzzles today.

If you haven’t donated yet, head to fund.nnaf.org/tpfa6 !

And of course, check out @sallyhoelscher.bsky.social 's blog post-solve: usatodayxwordblog.blogspot.com

The Oscars are this weekend! My USA Today puzzle features none of this year's nominees, BUT it does have some "Feel-Good Movies"🍿 Solve here: play.usatoday.com/crossword

Puzzle Pack Fundraiser #2! Crosshare is a community for crossword constructors and solvers. Each day we post a new mini crossword puzzle you can play for free.

Crosshare has a second puzzle pack available now!
crosshare.org/articles/puz...

This is my favorite site for free, community-made crosswords.

While I'm packing up for a big move to Cali, I'm learning React so I can contribute to the code and build some software development skills in 2026.

Gather 'round! 👥👥👥👥 I have today's Universal puzzle "Collection Connection" - solve at @officialgocomics.bsky.social or for free at syndication.andrewsmcmeel.com/puzzles/cros...

thanks for streaming🙏 can't watch now, but looking forward to catching the replay!

Crossword puzzle with 7-Down highlighted: [Milky Way ingredient (don't @ me, but it's the worst candy bar)] (six letters)

Today we're wrapping up our run of Lil editor puzzles with a voicey 12x10 themeless from Brian Callahan (@oliogrids.bsky.social) titled "Malört is the New Holy Water." On a scale of calm waters to tsunami, this one's a nice whitewater wave on a surfboard. We hope you enjoy the ride!

Black text on beige background that says “these puzzles fund abortion six: coming soon” with a list of constructor and editor names

😍WOW, what a roster!

These Puzzles Fund Abortion 6 will be released in March.

This all-star lineup has been hard at work making an incredible pack of crossword, cryptic, and variety puzzles, and we can’t wait for you to solve them 🤩

#tpfa6

Hoping today's LA Times crossword is a hit🎵 You can solve for free here: www.latimes.com/games/daily-...

Puzzmo - Cross|word Play Cross|word on Puzzmo, Take a hint.

Delighted to share a byline with @xws.bsky.social at @puzzmo.com! It's called "You should know better!" The puzzle's emoji is ⚖️, but it could just as easily be 🦙 - IYKYK

🙏 thanks so much for solving (and the kind words!)

With Geoffrey at the LA Times today. Would love it if you solved our crossword! www.latimes.com/games/daily-...

a group of football players are standing on a stage holding microphones . ALT: a group of football players are standing on a stage holding microphones .

Dust off your 45 from '85, cuz we're doing "The Super Bowl Shuffle" at @avcx.bsky.social this week! Get your puzzle here: avxwords.com/puzzles/1994/

Slate Crossword: Thrice-Repeated Word in an *NSYNC Classic (Three Letters) Ready for some wordplay? Sharpen your skills with Slate’s puzzle for Feb. 1, 2026.

Lots of IL love in my @slate.com xword:

1A: Two-term Illinois governor whose initial campaign slogan was "Think Big"
34A: "Stephen A. Douglas was a great debater / But ___ Lincoln was the great emancipator" (Sufjan Stevens lyrics)
56A: Edgar Award-winning author of "The Devil in the White City"

Attention crossword constructors: FUCKICE (7)

i 100% feel this. just deflating😞

YOU’RE FAR TOO KIND (15)😊

Puzzmo - Cross|word Play Cross|word on Puzzmo, Take a hint.

At @puzzmo.com today with "The Middle Ages"🏰 Come solve with me! www.puzzmo.com/puzzle/2026-...