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fromwww.fourfourtwo.com
7 hours ago

Quickfire Quiz 30: Can you answer 10 questions in 90 seconds?

Our huge back catalogue of football quizzes is waiting for you, courtesy of Kwizly. We'll start by putting your Champions League knowledge to the test with quizzes that ask you to name every player with two or more Champions League titles since 1992 and every club to have reached the knock-out stage since 2000. We have quizzes covering the top 25 scorers of 2025 in Europe's top five leagues, the players with the best goals per match ratios in the Premier League.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromDefector
3 days ago

The Crossword, Jan. 5: Workplace Standards | Defector

You've got one job to do: the Monday crossword. This week's puzzle was constructed by Madison Shultz, and edited by Hoang-Kim Vu. Madison has too many hobbies. She spends most of her free time skiing, climbing, hiking, and rockhounding but started constructing crosswords in 2025 as a creative outlet and reason to stay inside more with her two cats. If you like this puzzle, you can find more of her work at her blog Crossword Curiosities.
Board games
Music
fromThe New Yorker
3 weeks ago

Stephen Sondheim, Puzzle Maestro

Stephen Sondheim found designing crosswords and elaborate treasure hunts as thrilling and creatively significant as composing musicals.
Humor
fromDefector
1 month ago

Oh Shit, I'm A Crossword Dork Now | Defector

A middle-aged writer became obsessed with New York Times crosswords after subscribing, overcoming earlier intimidation and improving with digital tools.
fromDefector
1 month ago

The Crossword, Dec. 1: I Gotta Feeling | Defector

Can you sense that it's time for our Monday crossword? This week's puzzle was constructed by Kelly Richardson, and edited by Hoang-Kim Vu. Kelly is a northern Michigander who loves running, stand-up paddleboarding, and traveling. In addition to constructing crosswords, she is a regular contributor to her hometown newspaper, the Traverse City Record-Eagle. Defector crosswords, launched in partnership with our friends at AVCX, run every Monday.
Writing
Writing
fromDefector
1 month ago

The Crossword, Nov. 17: The Struggle Is Real | Defector

Mat Holmes constructed a Defector crossword inspired by his longtime co-solver Hazel; Defector crosswords publish weekly with AVCX, which offers subscriptions.
Media industry
fromdefector.com
1 month ago

The Crossword, Nov. 10: What's In A Name?

A Monday Defector crossword was constructed by Ryan Judge and edited by Hoang-Kim Vu; open submissions are paused until Dec. 1.
Games
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Crossword editor's desk: clues for Michael Stipe and a life in puzzles

Maskarade (Tom Johnson) has published the crossword book All Squared and copies are recommended as Christmas presents.
fromThe New Yorker
8 months ago

The Mini Crossword: Friday, April 25, 2025

Virtual crosswords offer a unique way to connect with others during social distancing, blending the thrill of collaboration with the fun of puzzle-solving. This novel approach fosters relationships in a thoughtful manner, making isolation feel less daunting.
NYC LGBT
Typography
fromwww.theguardian.com
8 months ago

Where can I find the Azed, Everyman and Speedy crosswords?

Crossword puzzles must retain their places in newspapers to avoid reader backlash, despite necessary updates to their locations.
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