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Coffee and Pangrams I
The first in an occasional series of quick crosswords that should only take one cup of coffee to solve. While making a pangram is challenging for the author, it makes it a bit easier for the solver, as you know there has to be at least one Q, Z, X, J, and K in there somewhere. (Gratuitous clue material within parentheses may illuminate or obfuscate, or might even bring a tiny wry smile to your face). |
Medium Puzzle | |
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Flash in the Pan (55)
General knowledge questions that come at you from all directions, though a number of these were inspired by words in the titles of movies from 1947. Best of luck. |
Medium Puzzle | |
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Just Another Puzzle
This crossword puzzle features a number of songs by Olivia Dean and Benson Boone, though I still consider it a general puzzle. Unless otherwise stated, all answers are spelled in US English. |
Large Puzzle | |
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Time For A Cuppa 9
Another cup of tea perhaps? Then put your feet up and relax with one over this puzzle. Happy sipping. |
Small Puzzle | |
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Grid Potpourri
An American-style puzzle where anything goes. I hope you enjoy the potpourri! |
Medium Puzzle | |
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Medium Bites (4)
A selection of words with a brief definition or pointer as a clue. British spelling. |
Medium Puzzle | |
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Really Rather Ridiculous
Phoenix Rising is at it again with another internal team crossword challenge. This particular challenge is to have a letter pictured in the grid. This crossword also has an alliterative title, and every clue begins with the target letter. |
Small Puzzle | |
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Where There's Smoke...
US English. Hope the clues make you see the answers more clearly |
Medium Puzzle | |
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Numinous Nuzzles
Phoenix Rising's current internal team challenge is to produce a crossword where the grid design is a letter of the alphabet. This is also an American-style puzzle. Enjoy! |
Small Puzzle | |
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Zipper Words
A zipper word contains two other words within it, where the odd letters spell one word and the even letters spell another (like the teeth of a zipper). An example would be CHAIRS (CAR + HIS). Each zipper word in this crossword will be indicated by ZIPPER, followed by two clues that form the smaller words. |
Medium Puzzle | |
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Small Bites (6)
A selection of words with a brief definition or pointer as a clue. British spelling. |
Small Puzzle | |
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Simply General Knowledge! (555)
Another in this series of crosswords, offering a diverse array of general knowledge questions and answers. |
Medium Puzzle | |
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Mostly Five Letter Words
This crossword puzzle has five letter words and was meant to fulfill Contract #373--Construct a symmetrical crossword with predominantly (greater than 70%) four, five, or seven letter clues. For those clues that are not one of those lengths the clues of these answers must pertain to one of those numbers, 4, 5, or 7. Abbreviations, airport codes, and two-letter clues must not feature in any part of this crossword or construct a Classification or Collections quiz in which all answer options must have exactly five letters. Proposed by 1nn1. Unless otherwise stated, all answers are spelled in US English. |
Small Puzzle | |
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A Trio of Tribonds
There are several groups of threes in the clues, including ones for the three long answers. US English |
Medium Puzzle | |
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Medium Bites (3)
A selection of words with a brief definition or pointer as a clue. British spelling. |
Medium Puzzle | |
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Superb Scenarios
Phoenix Rising's current internal team challenge is to produce a crossword where the grid design is a letter of the alphabet. There are three anagrams. Enjoy! |
Small Puzzle | |
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These Go To Eleven Part 2
Once again, why go to ten when you can go all the way to eleven? As always, enjoy these words responsibly. |
Small Puzzle | |
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The Ace of...
A mixture of general knowledge clues with no theme, except for the ace up the sleeve. There is a card suit hidden within the grid. If you cannot find it, check the diagonals just before you finish. Best of luck. |
Small Puzzle | |
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American-Syle Crossword via Australia
There are two main types of crosswords: British or American-style. Being Australian, we tend to follow styles from our former colonial masters; crosswords tend to be in the British format. So for this author to attempt an American-style format with US spelling, of course is challenging. Here goes. Good luck. |
Small Puzzle | |
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Small Bites (5)
A selection of words from a range of topics. British spelling. |
Small Puzzle | |
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These Go To Eleven
Most crosswords don't have words that go past ten letters, but this one has elevens for when you want just one more letter. Enjoy responsibly and, by all means, protect your eyes! |
Small Puzzle | |
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"A" Crossword
This puzzle was created as part of a Phoenix Rising team challenge. This one is called "Lettergrids" with the aim of creating a grid that resembles a letter of the alphabet. The title should tell you which letter I've chosen. Best of luck. |
Small Puzzle | |
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All things American
Each answer has links to either the United States of America or South America. |
Small Puzzle | |
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Vibrant Vistas
Phoenix Rising's current internal team challenge is to produce a crossword where the grid design is a letter of the alphabet. This puzzle is also a pangram and contains four anagrams. Enjoy! |
Small Puzzle | |
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Small Bites (4)
A selection of words, a few from different media. British spelling. |
Small Puzzle | |
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Kookaburra Kurses
This puzzle was created as part of a Phoenix Rising team challenge that required the same letter to fill all four corners of the grid. This is a Tier 2 puzzle, meaning that the corner letter must have a "Scrabble" value of 3 to 5 points, however, I gave this one a little twist. Best of luck. |
Small Puzzle | |
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Medium Bites (2)
A selection of words with a brief definition or pointer as a clue. British spelling. |
Medium Puzzle | |
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Possibly Perplexing Patterns
A Phoenix Rising internal team challenge is to produce a puzzle with the same letter in each corner of the crossword grid. This one also has two anagrams. Enjoy! |
Small Puzzle | |
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X-Tra X-Words
This puzzle was created as part of a Phoenix Rising team challenge that required the same letter to fill all four corners of the grid. This is a Tier 3 puzzle, meaning that the corner letter must have a "Scrabble" value of more than 5 points. I decided to take this one to a new level by using the letter X, not just in the four corners, but more than 20 times... and this all had to be done in an X shaped grid. Best of luck. |
Small Puzzle | |
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A Jumble of Jousting
A Phoenix Rising challenge to produce a puzzle with the same letter in each corner of the crossword grid. This has been achieved with a few additional intricacies, including a number of longer words. Have fun! |
Medium Puzzle |
