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  • August 2026 Puzzle: “This Puzzle Sucks”

    Our August puzzle comes from Maddie: Halloween in summer continues. This time inspired by this iconic movie scene.

  • July 2026 Mid-Month (Guest) Midi: “Breakfast for Lost Souls”

    We’re thrilled to bring you our final guest midi from this round, from constructor Mat Holmes! We loved this classic and clean midi. Mat says: I had been sitting on this apt pair for a while wondering what I could do with it when I saw the call for submissions to Crossword Curiosities. I really…

  • July 2026 Puzzle: “Hidden Fears”

    Our July puzzle comes from Hannah: Enjoy this spooky puzzle for July! Who says it can’t be Halloween year round?

  • June 2026 Mid-Month (Guest) Midi: “This Puzzle Could Turn Your Stomach”

    We’re excited to publish our second guest midi this month, from Faren Roth. Her clever puzzle immediately made us laugh, so we are excited to bring it to you. You can learn more about her on the “Featured Constructors” section of the “About Us” page. Faren says: “Thanks Maddie and Hannah for featuring my puzzle…

  • June 2026 Puzzle: “Violent Delights”

    Our June puzzle comes from Madison: “These violent delights have violent ends, And in their triumph die, like fire and powder, Which, as they kiss, consume.” – William Shakespeare, Romeo and Juliet

  • May 2026 Mid-Month (Guest) Midi: “Endgames”

    We’re absolutely thrilled to have our first guest midi this month, from Zachary Edward-Brown. His midi perfectly captures the spirit of Crossword Curiosities – a little morbid, a little niche. You can learn more about him on the “Featured Constructors” section of the “About Us” page. Zachary says: Super excited to be here, many thanks…

  • May 2026 Puzzle: “Field Study”

    Happy spring! We’re switching it up this month with a physics-themed puzzle from Hannah. Stay tuned for our first guest midi later this month! This puzzle leans into the “offbeat” side of Crossword Curiosities. I’m a particle physicist, and I thought it would be fun to combine my interests in crosswords and physics in this…

  • April 2026 Mid-Month Midi: “Looking Like a Snack”

    This midi is from Hannah: I had a lot of fun fitting interesting long down entries in this puzzle. I also had a lot of fun with the cluing – I hope you enjoy! Thanks to everyone who submitted midi puzzles during our open submission period! Expect a guest puzzle for May’s Mid-Month Midi!

  • April 2026 Puzzle: “Afternoonified”

    We hope you enjoy this themeless puzzle from Maddie: This is my first ever themeless puzzle, so I sincerely hope you enjoy. If you are curious about the title and its connection to the puzzle, I leave you with this. I also enjoyed browsing here for inspiration. And a big thanks to everyone who submitted…

  • March 2026 Mid-Month Midi: “Beware the Ides of March”

    Happy (or unhappy) Ides of March! Enjoy this thematic puzzle from Hannah: When I realized our midi schedule coincided with the Ides of March, I knew I had to make this puzzle. I was really into Shakespeare as a teenager. I hope this theme amuses at least one other person besides me! Also, we are…