Jeff’s Puzzles

Themeless 140

Words:  72 Average Length: 5.31 20 Across was the seed for today’s themeless; the other long across answers followed in an effort at end-of-alphabet symmetry.  I originally clued 6 Across/11 Across with reference solely to the Who song, but then added the “school” qualifier and reference to Ms. Frizzle in a blatant stab at pandering…

A Pirate With Laryngitis

Word: 10 (5×5) Average Length: 4.80 Today’s puzzle is both goofy and undoubtedly a bit tougher than you’d expect from a mini. If it doesn’t trigger an audible groan or two, I’ve failed. online | puz | pdf | solution

Fur Sure

Words: 72 Average Length: 4.92 When I saw the quote that forms this puzzle’s theme, I knew I had to build a puzzle around it – after all, it concerns two of my very favorite things! online | puz | pdf | solution

Music of the Spheres

Words: 76 Average Length: 4.82 Here’s a bonus puzzle:  a themed grid built around the intersection between music and certain orbs in our solar systems.  This was a collaborative effort with fellow constructor Jeanne Breen, creator of all sorts of fantastic word puzzles available on her blog, In Pursuit of Puzzles.  If you’re not already…

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Music, history, food, science, and travel all wrapped up in moderate-to-challenging crosswords. Enjoy!

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