Carina
@carinadarosa.bsky.social
Writer, knitter, and crossword constructor. Lil AVCX 2025 Roster member. And know the entire You’ve Got Mail script, sorry. She/her. carinadarosa.com 🇨🇦🇵🇹🇮🇹
Today’s @puzzmo.com comes from my brain. So, I’ll either just say “sorry” now or “you’re welcome” depending on your feelings about it.
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puzzmo.com/puzzle/2025-...
Puzzmo - Cross|word
Play Cross|word on Puzzmo, Take a hint.
puzzmo.com
November 29, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Today’s @puzzmo.com comes from my brain. So, I’ll either just say “sorry” now or “you’re welcome” depending on your feelings about it.
puzzmo.com/puzzle/2025-...
puzzmo.com/puzzle/2025-...
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Here’s the deal! Subscribe, renew, or buy a gift subscription from avxwords.com from now thru the end of the year, and get a new meta mini pack, free.
After subscribing, send a blank email to freeminis@avxwords.com with “mini meta” in the subject line, and we’ll send you the pack. Honor system!
After subscribing, send a blank email to freeminis@avxwords.com with “mini meta” in the subject line, and we’ll send you the pack. Honor system!
November 23, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Here’s the deal! Subscribe, renew, or buy a gift subscription from avxwords.com from now thru the end of the year, and get a new meta mini pack, free.
After subscribing, send a blank email to freeminis@avxwords.com with “mini meta” in the subject line, and we’ll send you the pack. Honor system!
After subscribing, send a blank email to freeminis@avxwords.com with “mini meta” in the subject line, and we’ll send you the pack. Honor system!
Me and Kareem taking over @puzzmo.com crossword today in our first (but not last) collab 🙌 www.puzzmo.com/puzzle/2025-...
Puzzmo — The (new) place for thoughtful puzzles.
Re-imagined mainstays like the daily Crossword Puzzle, modern classics like Really Bad Chess and SpellTower, and even a few brand new puzzles.
www.puzzmo.com
November 7, 2025 at 8:41 PM
Me and Kareem taking over @puzzmo.com crossword today in our first (but not last) collab 🙌 www.puzzmo.com/puzzle/2025-...
Thanks @sallyhoelscher.bsky.social for blogging about my USAT solo debut yesterday! usatodayxwordblog.blogspot.com/2025/10/october-21-2025.html?m=1
October 21, 2025
Daily blog about the USA Today crossword
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October 22, 2025 at 8:40 AM
Thanks @sallyhoelscher.bsky.social for blogging about my USAT solo debut yesterday! usatodayxwordblog.blogspot.com/2025/10/october-21-2025.html?m=1
@amiewalker.bsky.social and I have today’s Universal puzzle (my debut with them!).
Here’s the linkyboo… syndication.andrewsmcmeel.com/puzzles/crosswords
Here’s the linkyboo… syndication.andrewsmcmeel.com/puzzles/crosswords
Andrews McMeel Syndication - Home
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October 18, 2025 at 10:38 AM
@amiewalker.bsky.social and I have today’s Universal puzzle (my debut with them!).
Here’s the linkyboo… syndication.andrewsmcmeel.com/puzzles/crosswords
Here’s the linkyboo… syndication.andrewsmcmeel.com/puzzles/crosswords
I’ve got this week’s boswords.org puzzle! Big thanks to the team for having me—and for Jeff for boldly accepting to be the featured solver. The loveliest crew.
@boswords.bsky.social
@boswords.bsky.social
Boswords Main | Boswords
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October 14, 2025 at 10:42 AM
I’ve got this week’s boswords.org puzzle! Big thanks to the team for having me—and for Jeff for boldly accepting to be the featured solver. The loveliest crew.
@boswords.bsky.social
@boswords.bsky.social
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We are excited to be releasing Puzzle #1 of the Boswords Fall Themeless League tomorrow night!
Thanks to all who have joined so far, and there's still time to join the fun! For more info, a short video explaining the Fall League, and to register, go to boswords.org.
Thanks to all who have joined so far, and there's still time to join the fun! For more info, a short video explaining the Fall League, and to register, go to boswords.org.
October 5, 2025 at 1:05 PM
We are excited to be releasing Puzzle #1 of the Boswords Fall Themeless League tomorrow night!
Thanks to all who have joined so far, and there's still time to join the fun! For more info, a short video explaining the Fall League, and to register, go to boswords.org.
Thanks to all who have joined so far, and there's still time to join the fun! For more info, a short video explaining the Fall League, and to register, go to boswords.org.
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As we move toward our fall subscription drive, we hope you’ll consider supporting us in part bc we are an independent media company.
No, crosswords are not as vital as journalism. But yes, all content that we consume matters, and it should be as free as possible from corporate control.
No, crosswords are not as vital as journalism. But yes, all content that we consume matters, and it should be as free as possible from corporate control.
September 18, 2025 at 5:20 PM
As we move toward our fall subscription drive, we hope you’ll consider supporting us in part bc we are an independent media company.
No, crosswords are not as vital as journalism. But yes, all content that we consume matters, and it should be as free as possible from corporate control.
No, crosswords are not as vital as journalism. But yes, all content that we consume matters, and it should be as free as possible from corporate control.
I had to write a puzzle for my newest stage of adulting. I feel you, Monica Geller!
September 29, 2025 at 1:01 AM
I had to write a puzzle for my newest stage of adulting. I feel you, Monica Geller!
@sallyhoelscher.bsky.social and I with today’s USA Today crossword. We’ll only swipe a bit of your time.
My USAT debut too!
puzzles.usatoday.com
My USAT debut too!
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Daily Crossword Puzzles | USA TODAY
Daily online crossword puzzles brought to you by USA TODAY. Start with your first free puzzle today and challenge yourself with a new crossword daily!
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September 19, 2025 at 2:09 PM
@sallyhoelscher.bsky.social and I with today’s USA Today crossword. We’ll only swipe a bit of your time.
My USAT debut too!
puzzles.usatoday.com
My USAT debut too!
puzzles.usatoday.com
I feel like I’m at the Oscars and I’m nominated in the same category as Meryl Streep and Tom Hanks. I’m almost tempted to write hashtag blessed… but I’ll spare you.
Registration is now open for the Boswords 2025 Fall Themeless League! Go to boswords.org for details and to register. Also, a new practice puzzle is available to solve.
We're excited to bring you puzzles from this fabulous group ... come solve with us this fall!
We're excited to bring you puzzles from this fabulous group ... come solve with us this fall!
August 30, 2025 at 8:08 PM
I feel like I’m at the Oscars and I’m nominated in the same category as Meryl Streep and Tom Hanks. I’m almost tempted to write hashtag blessed… but I’ll spare you.
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Put on your dancing shoes! Tonight we have an 11x12 puzzle by roster member Carina da Rosa (@carinadarosa.bsky.social) called "Sorry, Patrick Swayze, But I Put Baby in the Corner."
![Crossword puzzle with 1-Down highlighted: [If this Jewish
deli bread were a game of Bop It, you might: Roll it! Fill it! Twist it! Braid it!] (5 letters)](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:4yky6m7w7bd4kinepwyqjg5v/bafkreigclo4p7yrkyfhxqmfsrt4domjtrxhsgxgioaidbnsmfs5weklfgu@jpeg)
August 18, 2025 at 12:39 AM
Put on your dancing shoes! Tonight we have an 11x12 puzzle by roster member Carina da Rosa (@carinadarosa.bsky.social) called "Sorry, Patrick Swayze, But I Put Baby in the Corner."
As I develop my crossword persona, I think it’s becoming a sassy ‘90s Disney princess.
Here’s my puzz today over at @puzzmo.com!
www.puzzmo.com/puzzle/2025-...
Here’s my puzz today over at @puzzmo.com!
www.puzzmo.com/puzzle/2025-...
Puzzmo - Cross|word
Play Cross|word on Puzzmo, Take a hint.
www.puzzmo.com
August 7, 2025 at 6:09 PM
As I develop my crossword persona, I think it’s becoming a sassy ‘90s Disney princess.
Here’s my puzz today over at @puzzmo.com!
www.puzzmo.com/puzzle/2025-...
Here’s my puzz today over at @puzzmo.com!
www.puzzmo.com/puzzle/2025-...
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We're beyond thrilled to present puzzles by this fantastic set of constructors at the second Midwest Crossword Tournament, October 4, 2025 in Chicago! Read more about them and register now at midwestgridfest.com
August 6, 2025 at 9:06 PM
We're beyond thrilled to present puzzles by this fantastic set of constructors at the second Midwest Crossword Tournament, October 4, 2025 in Chicago! Read more about them and register now at midwestgridfest.com
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Today we bring you the latest midi from roster member Carina da Rosa (@carinadarosa.bsky.social). It's a 13x11 titled "That's What She Said." We think you'll enjoy how this puzzle manages to be light-hearted and educational at the same time.
![Crossword puzzle with 30-Across highlighted: ["What did the thread say to the stony-faced needle?" "Why ___ serious?"] (three letters)](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:4yky6m7w7bd4kinepwyqjg5v/bafkreiheg3bhuqf45gmbhiyod7whotew7i5m5izjj3ep7uy5t3ei627b74@jpeg)
July 7, 2025 at 12:21 AM
Today we bring you the latest midi from roster member Carina da Rosa (@carinadarosa.bsky.social). It's a 13x11 titled "That's What She Said." We think you'll enjoy how this puzzle manages to be light-hearted and educational at the same time.
Thanks to Igor and the team for including me in their Apple fun (and being so lovely to work with). Baby’s first mini…
We love introducing you to fresh voices! Say hello to Carina da Rosa ( @carinadarosa.bsky.social ), making her debut today with a #crossword titled "Bar Hopping." Grab your #ApplePencil and let's solve! ✍️ apple.co/3TpJRpX
June 25, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Thanks to Igor and the team for including me in their Apple fun (and being so lovely to work with). Baby’s first mini…
Dena and I have today’s crossword at @wsj.com (my debut with them!)
Print, online, choose your own solving adventure.
www.wsj.com/articles/sta...
Print, online, choose your own solving adventure.
www.wsj.com/articles/sta...
Startup Hurdles (Tuesday Crossword, June 3)
Startup Hurdles (Tuesday Crossword, June 3)
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June 3, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Dena and I have today’s crossword at @wsj.com (my debut with them!)
Print, online, choose your own solving adventure.
www.wsj.com/articles/sta...
Print, online, choose your own solving adventure.
www.wsj.com/articles/sta...
Thanks to the Lil AVCX team (and especially my mentor @sallyhoelscher.bsky.social) for this wicked cool opportunity. Cue the ABBA!
June 3, 2025 at 5:36 AM
Thanks to the Lil AVCX team (and especially my mentor @sallyhoelscher.bsky.social) for this wicked cool opportunity. Cue the ABBA!
Having my @puzzmo.com debut today (and my crossword debut) feels like my birthday. I’m gonna buy cake and Marie Antoinette this day up. Don’t worry, I won’t lose my head…
www.puzzmo.com/puzzle/2025-...
www.puzzmo.com/puzzle/2025-...
Puzzmo - Cross|word
Play Cross|word on Puzzmo, Take a hint.
www.puzzmo.com
May 9, 2025 at 7:12 AM
Having my @puzzmo.com debut today (and my crossword debut) feels like my birthday. I’m gonna buy cake and Marie Antoinette this day up. Don’t worry, I won’t lose my head…
www.puzzmo.com/puzzle/2025-...
www.puzzmo.com/puzzle/2025-...
I can’t tell what makes me more excited: getting the opportunity to make crosswords or gaining all of these fab crossword friends. Or buying cake. All 3, obvi.
Lil AVCX is thrilled to announce our 2025 Roster! We are excited to bring you puzzles by these constructors 🥳
Alex Rossell Hayes @alxrh.bsky.social
Alisya Reza @alisyareza.bsky.social
Ben Wilson @zerofiftyone.bsky.social
Carina da Rosa @carinadarosa.bsky.social
K. J. Sarr
Katie Hoody
Terry Sun
Alex Rossell Hayes @alxrh.bsky.social
Alisya Reza @alisyareza.bsky.social
Ben Wilson @zerofiftyone.bsky.social
Carina da Rosa @carinadarosa.bsky.social
K. J. Sarr
Katie Hoody
Terry Sun
February 24, 2025 at 3:51 PM
I can’t tell what makes me more excited: getting the opportunity to make crosswords or gaining all of these fab crossword friends. Or buying cake. All 3, obvi.