| 181 |
Writers and What they Writ, er, Wrote
A mixture of works, some classics, some modern, and a sprinkling of writers. And before you issue me with a correction note; yes, 17A is grammatically correct; I checked! Enjoy! |
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| 182 |
Will be the best of all
As written in the will of Alfred Nobel - for the annual peace prize - "to the person who shall have done the most or the best work for fraternity between nations, for the abolition or reduction of standing armies and for the holding and promotion of peace congresses." I believe that the Nobel Peace prize winner 'will be the best of all' humans. Identify the Nobel Peace prize winner by the year they won. This crossword was created for the In the Balance challenge. |
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| 183 |
Boxes of Popcorn (56): A Successful Xmas Pangram
This was created as part of an internal Phoenix Rising team challenge to create a Christmas themed pangram. This one focuses on films made for both the big & small screens. Best of luck. |
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| 184 |
Simply Anagrams! 42
A 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. It may be a small grid but I've managed to include eight answers of eleven letters! |
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| 185 |
Pangram Puzzler 3
One grid, two challenges. First, a double pangram as part of a Phoenix Rising Team Challenge. Secondly, an Author's Lounge Contract challenge to construct a medium crossword with exactly 46 clues. |
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| 186 |
A Crossword for You #4
A topic mash-up of sorts, crossword style. |
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| 187 |
And
Inspired by the 2025 'In the Balance' challenge, this crossword only contains words that begin with the letters A, N or D. Punctuation is not included in answers. |
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| 188 |
Complete the Word or Phrase (12)
This puzzle with clues within clues has been written for middle school children. Example 1, Fastest feline: C_____H. Example 2, Endangered Asian cat that turns white in winter: S___/______D. Likely, you will have more fun and success if you solve this crossword with someone else. [1. CHEETAH. 2. SNOW LEOPARD.] Enjoy! |
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| 189 |
Boxes of Popcorn (55): Almost a Xmas Movie Pangram
This was created as part of an internal Phoenix Rising team challenge to create a Christmas themed pangram. This one focuses on films made for both the big & small screens, but the attempt didn't quite make it. Best of luck. |
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| 190 |
Lana Del Rey Discography
This crossword includes a number of clues and answers that are from the discography of Lana Del Rey. Unless otherwise stated, everything is spelled in US English. |
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| 191 |
Geographical Pangram V
The good thing about Geography crosswords is you get to see words you don't ofter see included in a crossword. Also by making a pangram you see a lot of letters less commonly seen in a crossword. Bonus! (Gratuitious clues within parentheses may illuminate or discombobulate). |
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| 192 |
Simply General Knowledge! (546)
An assortment of general knowledge clues have been rounded up for another crossword in this series. Have fun and Good Luck? |
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| 193 |
Oddly Enough
Most cruciverbalists prefer symmetrical grids, but this challenge was to create a grid with an odd number of clues. |
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| 194 |
Celebrity Blanks
These celebrities have performed in film, music or TV arenas, and sometimes more than one of these. Use any clues to help fill in the blanks. |
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| 195 |
The Sounds of Rock Music
Here we have a mixture of rock songs, bands and names of the artists. All the questions are from the 1970s onwards. Good luck and have fun. Digby |
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| 196 |
What's the Book Title #7?
A list of books written by well-known and little-known authors. Some of the books are adapted into movies. |
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| 197 |
Your Heart's Desire 
An American-style puzzle with a shaped grid. Nine anagrams may help with some of the trickier answers. Enjoy! |
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| 198 |
Flash in the Pan (49): PRC Tier 2
This was created as part of an internal Phoenix Rising team challenge. Tier two required a medium sized crossword with a double pangram. Best of luck. |
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| 199 |
Literary Blanks
Each book title is missing a word, sometimes the whole title. You just need to find the word. Some clues supplied. This is a mix of genres. |
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| 200 |
A Literary Mix
Mainly book titles, with a sprinkling of authors and characters. |
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| 201 |
World History 10
History of the world featuring wars, battles, historical figures and events. |
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| 202 |
We'll Fly Beyond the Sun
In this "In The Balance" challenge we explore the solar system as a theme. Some gratuitous clues within parentheses may illuminate or discombobulate. Embrace or ignore them. Do what you need to, to solve the puzzle. Good Luck! |
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| 203 |
Leap Year Lunacy (Part I)
The ninth of 26 puzzles written for a November 2024 personal challenge. There is a connection between these crosswords: determining it is left to the solver. Enjoy! |
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| 204 |
A Cricketer's Box
This is a look at some of the quirks, events and players in a game of cricket. Best of luck. |
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| 205 |
Where on Earth?
This crossword takes you to towns, cities and countries throught the world. Why not hop aboard for the ride? |
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| 206 |
Anti-Flag Discography Crossword
This crossword puzzle includes a number of answers related to the punk band Anti-Flag. Unlesss otherwise stated, all other answers are spelled in US English. |
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| 207 |
People Pangram II
In what will prove to be an ultimately futile project to name all eight billion people (and counting) on the planet in a series of crosswords, here is another thirty you can cross off the list. Oh, it's a pangram as well. (The usual 'extra' clues within parentheses may illuminate or discombobulate). |
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| 208 |
Leap Year Lunacy (Part H)
The eighth of 26 puzzles written for a November 2024 personal challenge. There is a connection between these crosswords: determining it is left to the solver. Enjoy! |
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| 209 |
Low Flown Wolf
This puzzle was written for the "Cross With a Word" Challenge in the Author Lounge. The challenge was to create a crossword in a specific category and using a specific keyword in both the title and as the theme'. Your challenge is to give a letter to, or take a letter from the capitalised word, then anagram to find the answer to the clue. |
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| 210 |
Under the Cover of Espionage
This puzzle was created as part of an Author's Lounge challenge, incorporating certain words in the title. This puzzle will look at novels that centre, for the most part, on spies & agents. Best of luck. |
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