Jeff’s Puzzles

Themeless 134

Words: 70 Average Length: 5.46 The three seeds for today’s puzzle came from diametrically opposed ends of the TV viewing spectrum.  26 Across and 15 Down were answers on “Jeopardy!” several months ago and duly entered my spreadsheet of stuff I want to put in a crossword.   3 Down was being played one afternoon on…

On Balance

Words: 40 (11×11) Average Length: 5.05 The seeds for today’s puzzle were 1 Across and 6 Across, after which I had fun playing around with different uses of “scale.”  I’m also happy to include my one of my very favorite female rock singers at 14 Across.  Here’s a video of her singing a great John…

Trainspotting

Words: 75 Average Length: 4.85 Today’s puzzle is straightforward, so I’ll devote the write-up to two musical links.  The first, “Girlfriend Is Better” (see 17 Across) is from the Talking Heads. I saw the movie in 17 Across half a dozen times after it came out.  The second, Chick Corea’s brilliant “Spain,” features Bill Watrous…

To and Fro 2

Words: 8 (4×4) Average Length: 4.00 When I posted the first To and Fro puzzle a couple of weeks ago, I kvetched at length about what a construction challenge it was.  Then my second attempt came together pretty quickly, though I did spend an hour or so trying to improve 1D – to no avail,…

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