How Do Libraries Celebrate Puzzle Day?
Puzzle Day, celebrated annually on January 29th, is a fantastic opportunity for libraries to connect with their communities through eng...
Puzzles
First Eurodance hit in the U.S. / SUN 11-30-25 / Gay rights activist Marsha P. Johnson, for one / Noodling in a jazz tune / Anti-mob law acronym / John who painted “Backyards, Greenwich Village” / Mantou or bao, in Chinese cuisine / Noodling in a jazz tune / Diamonds can sometimes be found in them / 2022 sequel to “Knives Out” / Former Portuguese colony on the Malabar Coast / Historical Dutch settler / Ancient drinker of the fermented beverage chicha / 1999 Ron Howard film about a reality show
Constructor: Natan LastRelative difficulty: Easy-MediumTHEME: "Hog Wild" — the grid illustrates the biblical idiom PEARLS BEFORE / SWIN...
Word of the Day : Parlance
par-lance
noun :: Manner or mode of speech.
"In nautical parlance, draft is the depth of the lowest part of the boat." More Vocabular...
Freestyle Friday Nov. 28, 2025: Arjun Edges Out Niemann To Claim 5th Title
GM Arjun Erigaisi joined the five-time Freestyle Friday winner's club after clinching November's final event with a score of 10/11. GM ...
Blaine’s Puzzle Blog: NPR Sunday Puzzle (Nov 23, 2025): Horsing Around
NPR Sunday Puzzle (Nov 23, 2025): Horsing AroundQ: Name some equipment an equestrian might use. Remove the second, third and fourth let...
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puzzle creation – How do I construct longer cryptic clues without overly complicated parsings?
I dabble in cryptic-clues, especially as part of Puzzling SE's chat game. I believe I have a solid grasp of how to construct an accepta...
How to Celebrate Puzzle Day at Your School: Teacher Tips
Puzzle Day, celebrated on January 29th, is the perfect opportunity to bring students, teachers, and staff together for a day of critica...
Yogurt-braised Indian entree / SAT 11-22-25 / Telekinetic intimidation tactic used in the “Star Wars” universe / Ruthless Records co-founder / Chris formerly of S.N.L. / Eponym of a renamed N.Y.C. bridge / Actress Kelly of Netflix’s “3 Body Problem” / Transit option since 2000 / Counterpart of “pls” / Outdoor setting for Plato’s academy / Charles ___, founder of Cablevision and HBO / Lead role in 1978’s “La Cage aux Folles”
Constructor: Blake SloneckerRelative difficulty: Easy, maybe Easy-Medium because of all the namesTHEME: none Word of the Day: KORMA (52...