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That Matt
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Crossword hobbyist

Published in: AMU, Defector, LAT, WaPo

Indies at mattsword.com
Back in print today! Find my puzzle in your regional paper and give it a solve!

4/29/25 Universal Crossword, "Listen Here,Pal!" by Matt Forest, ed. Taylor Johnson
April 29, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Computer's dead Can't make crosswords for awhile 😭
April 20, 2025 at 10:12 PM
The documentary Wordplay is 20 years old and I'm finally watching it for the first time ever
April 18, 2025 at 8:01 PM
About to be productive...

Time for a coffee break
April 17, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Microsoft Surface had a hardware crash. Does not seem repairable. Any recs on a replacement?
April 14, 2025 at 11:58 PM
Finally got around to posting my review of today's universal puzzle on crossword friend.

I'm sure you were all dying to see what I had to say! Sorry to keep you waiting.
April 1, 2025 at 8:58 PM
Every year for the past few years I've thought one day I should go to the ACPT

and I think one day I might actually do it
March 24, 2025 at 10:07 PM
🚨 Latest puzzle is going out for testing now! LMK if you'd like to be included!
March 13, 2025 at 4:04 PM
I think I found a way to make this work in both formats. Stay tuned!
If I made a puzzle that was best solved as a PDF, would you solve it?

Or would you prefer a digital version even if the theme couldn't be represented as cleanly?
March 13, 2025 at 1:25 AM
If I made a puzzle that was best solved as a PDF, would you solve it?

Or would you prefer a digital version even if the theme couldn't be represented as cleanly?
March 11, 2025 at 6:03 PM
It's me! Delighted for the guest-spot, hope you enjoy the solve!
March 7, 2025 at 12:05 PM
Envious of anyone who can clue a puzzle in less than 3 hours
March 5, 2025 at 8:57 PM
Gotta love Puzzmo. Helluva lot better than a tote bag!
March 3, 2025 at 9:20 PM
Idk why I keep Googling for clue angles when I have WordWeb baked into my crossword software
February 28, 2025 at 6:57 PM
@thecrosstalkpod.bsky.social what's your release schedule? Been eagerly awaiting ep3!
February 28, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Top 3 xword subs if you ask me:

⚫ AVCX
⚫ Puzzmo
⚫ Defector
February 25, 2025 at 6:49 PM
This is my puzzle you were looking for!
February 25, 2025 at 1:23 AM
I wrote today's Defector crossword! 🤓
Shout-out to my fellow Boise State fans 🟦🟧
February 24, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Today I need to renew my AVCX subscription. Don't let me forget!
February 21, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Go ahead, solve a crossword puzzle today. I dare you!
February 20, 2025 at 2:05 PM
How TF is this a category???
February 12, 2025 at 5:57 PM
I only wish the wait time from accepted puzzle to print wasn't so damn long!
February 9, 2025 at 12:50 AM
Can't deny how good it feels to get paid for a crossword puzzle 🤑
February 7, 2025 at 11:19 PM
If you thought crossword puzzles could not also double as word searches, check out today's Puzzmo!
February 7, 2025 at 6:07 PM
New crossword podcast on the block! Worth a listen if you're at all interested in how to make crossword puzzles.

(Not to be confused with the myriad "cross talk" podcasts with a religious bent)
February 4, 2025 at 6:07 PM