| 181 |
Boxes of Popcorn 46 - A Christmas Cracker
Christmas has decided to come early to Team Phoenix Rising as we push ourselves into a Yuletide Challenge. All of these movies have some link with the festive season. Best of luck. |
Movies | Small Puzzle | |
| 182 |
Characters in Movies and TV Shows #4
A list of major and minor characters in movies and television series. |
Entertainment | Medium Puzzle | |
| 183 |
Leap Year Lunacy (Part A)
The first of 26 puzzles written beginning in November 2024 as a personal challenge. There is a connection between these crosswords: determining it is left to the solver. One anagram is provided here for an unusual term. Enjoy! |
General | Small Puzzle | |
| 184 |
Topic Blender #146
A puzzle about no special subject, many FT categories included. |
General | Small Puzzle | |
| 185 |
Simply General Knowledge! (529)
A smaller grid than usual in this series, but hopefully solving it will be enjoyable! |
General | Small Puzzle | |
| 186 |
American History Crossword
This crossword puzzle was written to fulfill Contract #331: Create a crossword on the history of any country with no more than 20% fillers. Unless otherwise stated, all answers are written in US English. |
History | Small Puzzle | |
| 187 |
Wild Animals
A general mixture of animal questions. Good luck and have fun. Digby |
Animals | Small Puzzle | |
| 188 |
A Number of Ns
A fairly easy crossword with every answer containing at least one letter 'N'. |
General | Small Puzzle | |
| 189 |
Mystery Box (4) - Detective Stories
Crime stories have been the bread and butter for numerous authors over the decades. Here's your chance to start looking for clues (pun intended). Best of luck. |
Literature | Small Puzzle | |
| 190 |
Word Wizarding (12)
Aficionados of Fun Trivia's Word Wizard game will know that finding 11-letter words is something of a rarity. My contribution (25A) appeared suddenly and really surprised when it was accepted. Earlier that same day player federererer (RIP) had submitted 1A. A crossword is always a fitting celebration for these happenings. This puzzle has two anagrams. Enjoy! |
General | Small Puzzle | |
| 191 |
Water Bodies of the World
About 71% of the surface of Earth is covered by water with oceans accounting for 96.5% of this area. |
Geography | Medium Puzzle | |
| 192 |
Billy Idol Discography
This crossword puzzle focuses on the music of Billy Idol. Unless otherwise stated, all answers are spelled in US English |
Music | Large Puzzle | |
| 193 |
Movies Released in the 21st Century (3)
Each answer leads to a movie from the 21st Century in this small grid. Why not take a seat and relax whilst you discover them! |
Movies | Small Puzzle | |
| 194 |
Great Films from the Past and Present
A mixture of film questions that includes names of the films and the stars from the films. The films are from the past to the present. Good luck and have fun. Digby |
Movies | Small Puzzle | |
| 195 |
Mystery Box (3) - Detective Stories
Crime stories have been the bread and butter for numerous authors over the decades. Here's your chance to start looking for clues (pun intended). Best of luck. |
Literature | Small Puzzle | |
| 196 |
A Little Cryptic XXVII
A small puzzle, but very cryptic. Best of luck. |
Brain Teasers | Small Puzzle | |
| 197 |
Long and Short (26)
Small pangram crossword with only 11 and 3 letter words. |
General | Small Puzzle | |
| 198 |
Computer Terminology and Glossary #2
Glossary, terms, concepts and acronyms used in computer science. |
Sci / Tech | Small Puzzle | |
| 199 |
Simply Movies! (206)
Another crossword in this series for movie lovers. It's packed with movies and of course the stars who bring them to life for our enjoyment. Have fun! |
Movies | Medium Puzzle | |
| 200 |
Complete the Word or Phrase (3)
This puzzle with clues within clues has been written for middle school children. The first and last letters of each word or phrase are given. Example 1, Insect with broad colourful wings: B_______Y. Example 2, Venomous spider: B____/____W. Parents and grandparents: Why not try solving this crossword with your children and grandchildren? [1. BUTTERFLY. 2. BLACK WIDOW.] Enjoy! |
For Children | Medium Puzzle | |
| 201 |
Mystery Boxes (2) - Agatha Christie
Agatha Christie was the Queen of Crime. This puzzle takes a look at her works and characters. Best of luck. (NOTE) All of the clues relate to works authored by Agatha Christie unless otherwise stated. |
Literature | Small Puzzle | |
| 202 |
Long and Short (25)
Small pangram crossword with only 11 and 3 letter words. |
General | Small Puzzle | |
| 203 |
Sport Mixture
Questions are about men's and women's first or last names, as well as other sports-related questions. Enjoy and have fun. |
Sports | Small Puzzle | |
| 204 |
And
This puzzle will work its way through various duos in various media of entertainment... all of whom are separated by the word "and" or "or". Best of luck. |
Entertainment | Small Puzzle | |
| 205 |
Advertising Slogans & Brand Names #2
Commercials and brand names advertised in the media. |
World | Small Puzzle | |
| 206 |
Word Wizarding (11)
Aficionados of Fun Trivia's Word Wizard game will know that finding 11-letter words is an infrequent happening. This puzzle contains my 25th contribution (1D), while later that same day player garrybl produced 1A. A crossword is always a fitting celebration for these events. Enjoy! |
General | Small Puzzle | |
| 207 |
Simply General Knowledge! (528)
Another wide range of general knowledge clues have been rounded up for a crossword in this series, with a few 15 letter answers. Have fun and Good Luck! |
General | Medium Puzzle | |
| 208 |
A Time to Gain, a Time to Lose
A time to try something different. Here the clues have two parts. Solve the first part and add / remove the specified letter and anagram for the solution, which is also the solution to the second part. For example, for the clue 'A time to gain Y: Not fake becomes Before time', the solution would be anagram of 'real + Y' and the second part of the clue shows that it is 'early'. Good luck and enjoy! |
Brain Teasers | Medium Puzzle | |
| 209 |
Boxing Kangaroos
Another challenge from the Author's Lounge, this time to create the shape of a nation's borders. I've chosen Australia. NOTE: To fit the clues abbrevs such as Oz, Aus or Aussie have been used. Best of luck. |
World | Medium Puzzle | |
| 210 |
Tax Your Brain
The "IRS" have managed to sneak into 18 of the 32 answers here (56%). My thanks to colleague Fifiona81 whose "How Many Ears?" crossword inspired this work. With three anagrams, hopefully you will not find it too taxing. Enjoy! |
General | Medium Puzzle |
