| 121 |
A Double Serving
A mix of clues. When you finish you will find that the initial letter of each Down word spells out a motivational message. Any anagrams are marked (anag.) and homophones (sound like other words) are marked (aud.). Two clues are given for each word with a comma separating them. British spelling where different. |
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| 122 |
School Daze (Complete the Word)
Complete these words, which mainly relate to a day at school. I will give you the first and last letters of each answer where appropriate. |
Medium Puzzle | |
| 123 |
Geographical Pangram IV
The next installment in a series of geographical crosswords that just happen to be pangrams. (When in doubt, think J,Q,X,Z). [Gratuitous clues in parentheses may illuminate or discombobulate]. |
Medium Puzzle | |
| 124 |
Pac-Man's Crossword Maze
This should look familiar... Navigate the corridors of this puzzle to clear the maze! |
Large Puzzle | |
| 125 |
Boxes of Popcorn (53)
Purely movies, actors and directors. Best of luck. |
Small Puzzle | |
| 126 |
Vocabulary Power
A puzzle to quiz your power of knowledge of English vocabulary. |
Medium Puzzle | |
| 127 |
Team Challenge: Single Pangram
Part of the current Phoenix Rising Team Crossword Challenge is to create a small single pangram. In this puzzle, the answer grid contains all 26 letters of the English alphabet, at least once. Enjoy! |
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| 128 |
Hope Shines 
Hope shines through some of the clues and answers in this crossword, but I hope the grid itself will also make you smile :) |
Medium Puzzle | |
| 129 |
They Are A-Changin' (2)
The clue is a word that needs to be "a-changed" (i.e. anagrammed), with the end result being a word that matches the meaning of the one(s) in brackets. Best of luck. |
Small Puzzle | |
| 130 |
World Religions #2
World religious figures, sites and practices are featured in this puzzle. |
Small Puzzle | |
| 131 |
Simply Anagrams! 41
Another selection of words to untangle, with each answer being an anagram of the first word(s) in the clue, followed by a light-hearted definition of the answer where possible. Have fun, I did! My last crossword in this category appeared popular, so I've attempted to create one within a larger frame. |
Medium Puzzle | |
| 132 |
Salmagundi Smorgasbord (56)
A series of experimental crosswords, with a variety of puzzle sizes, grid designs and clue types. Three anagrams may help with uncommon words. Enjoy! |
Medium Puzzle | |
| 133 |
Opposite Words for Kids
A relatively simple puzzle where the answer is an opposite of the word provided in the clue. |
Small Puzzle | |
| 134 |
Geographical Pangram III
The next installment of a geography crossword where every letter of the alphabet is used at least once. Good luck! |
Medium Puzzle | |
| 135 |
They Are A-Changin'
The clue is a word that needs to be "a-changed" (i.e. anagrammed), with the end result being a word that matches the meaning of the one(s) in brackets. Best of luck. |
Small Puzzle | |
| 136 |
Deacon Blue Discography
This crossword puzzle features music by Deacon Blue. Unless otherwise stated, all clues and answers are written in US English. |
Large Puzzle | |
| 137 |
Word Wizarding (25)
Here's another installment in a subversive plot to publicise 11-letter words submitted to FunTrivia's Word Wizard game. Such events do not happen very often, so it was a big surprise to produce #39 (8D) and #40 (32A) over just two days. About that time, players weissmarc (1A) and Dagny1 (12D) also came to the party. Please enjoy this celebratory crossword containing four anagrams. |
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| 138 |
Who's the Celebrity #5?
A list of international movie, TV and music celebrities around the world. |
Medium Puzzle | |
| 139 |
Geographical Pangram II
A geographical pangram in less than thirty clues - Now that's a challenge that this author accepts. (Additional left field superfluous information within parentheses may discombobulate or hopefully illuminate). |
Medium Puzzle | |
| 140 |
Music Box (138)
More hits, more artists and other music terms to whet your appetite. Best of luck. |
Small Puzzle | |
| 141 |
Complete the Word or Phrase (11)
This puzzle with clues within clues has been written for middle school children. Example 1, Concerned about the environment: G___N. Example 2, Crimson or ruby: D___/__D. Likely, you will have more fun and success if you solve this crossword with someone else. [1. GREEN. 2. DARK RED.] Enjoy! |
Medium Puzzle | |
| 142 |
A Bit More of This and That 41
Just a fairly straightforward general knowledge puzzle for when you have a few minutes. I hope you will enjoy playing. |
Medium Puzzle | |
| 143 |
A Failed Attempt
This was an unsuccessful attempt to complete a contract. It is, however, a successful attempt to complete a crossword puzzle. |
Medium Puzzle | |
| 144 |
Just Another Double Pangram
Double pangrams are not easy for this author. The challenge this time was to achieve it with only thirty six clues. Solve the crossword to determine if the brief was met. |
Medium Puzzle | |
| 145 |
Music Box (137)
More hits, more artists and other music terms to whet your appetite. Best of luck. |
Small Puzzle | |
| 146 |
What's the Missing Word #3?
Figure out the missing word to link with word/words before and after. |
Medium Puzzle | |
| 147 |
Word Wizarding (24)
It is always a joyous moment in FunTrivia's famous hourly word game, when you realise that you can produce an 11-letter word. Better yet when the Wizard deigns to accept it. In my slow race towards 50 such words, number 38 (8D) suddenly turned up. Previously, player paulmallon had found 12D; while a short time later, weissmarc (1A) and fado72 (32A) had their own successes. Please enjoy the latest in this series of puzzles, which seeks to celebrate these achievements, along with seven anagrams. |
Medium Puzzle | |
| 148 |
Peabo Bryson playlist
This quiz includes a number of songs performed by Peabo Bryson. Unless otherwise stated, all clues are in US English. |
Medium Puzzle | |
| 149 |
A Spray of Colour
In this Phoenix Rising team challenge the object was to create a crossword where more than 70% of clues pertain to colours. Solve the crossword and see if the brief was met. |
Small Puzzle | |
| 150 |
Science and Technology #5
Words and acronyms related to science, medical terms and general technology. |
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