Brian Callahan
@oliogrids.bsky.social
crossword enjoyer - he/him - owner of the world's cutest dog - oliogrids.com
Dust off your 45 from '85, cuz we're doing "The Super Bowl Shuffle" at @avcx.bsky.social this week! Get your puzzle here: avxwords.com/puzzles/1994/
a group of football players are standing on a stage holding microphones .
ALT: a group of football players are standing on a stage holding microphones .
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February 4, 2026 at 1:02 AM
Dust off your 45 from '85, cuz we're doing "The Super Bowl Shuffle" at @avcx.bsky.social this week! Get your puzzle here: avxwords.com/puzzles/1994/
Lots of IL love in my @slate.com xword:
1A: Two-term Illinois governor whose initial campaign slogan was "Think Big"
34A: "Stephen A. Douglas was a great debater / But ___ Lincoln was the great emancipator" (Sufjan Stevens lyrics)
56A: Edgar Award-winning author of "The Devil in the White City"
1A: Two-term Illinois governor whose initial campaign slogan was "Think Big"
34A: "Stephen A. Douglas was a great debater / But ___ Lincoln was the great emancipator" (Sufjan Stevens lyrics)
56A: Edgar Award-winning author of "The Devil in the White City"
Slate Crossword: Thrice-Repeated Word in an *NSYNC Classic (Three Letters)
Ready for some wordplay? Sharpen your skills with Slate’s puzzle for Feb. 1, 2026.
slate.com
February 1, 2026 at 5:30 PM
Lots of IL love in my @slate.com xword:
1A: Two-term Illinois governor whose initial campaign slogan was "Think Big"
34A: "Stephen A. Douglas was a great debater / But ___ Lincoln was the great emancipator" (Sufjan Stevens lyrics)
56A: Edgar Award-winning author of "The Devil in the White City"
1A: Two-term Illinois governor whose initial campaign slogan was "Think Big"
34A: "Stephen A. Douglas was a great debater / But ___ Lincoln was the great emancipator" (Sufjan Stevens lyrics)
56A: Edgar Award-winning author of "The Devil in the White City"
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Attention crossword constructors: FUCKICE (7)
January 24, 2026 at 7:01 PM
Attention crossword constructors: FUCKICE (7)
At @puzzmo.com today with "The Middle Ages"🏰 Come solve with me! www.puzzmo.com/puzzle/2026-...
Puzzmo - Cross|word
Play Cross|word on Puzzmo, Take a hint.
www.puzzmo.com
January 18, 2026 at 4:06 PM
At @puzzmo.com today with "The Middle Ages"🏰 Come solve with me! www.puzzmo.com/puzzle/2026-...
At Universal today with an asymmetric themeless that I'm quite proud of. Would love it if you gave it a solve!
January 10, 2026 at 6:16 PM
At Universal today with an asymmetric themeless that I'm quite proud of. Would love it if you gave it a solve!
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Getting people access to healthcare has always been important, but it’s going to be REALLY important in 2026.
We’ve been hard at work and can’t wait to share all the fun puzzles we’ve been working on.
Coming this spring: TPFA6!
We’ve been hard at work and can’t wait to share all the fun puzzles we’ve been working on.
Coming this spring: TPFA6!
January 10, 2026 at 1:24 AM
Getting people access to healthcare has always been important, but it’s going to be REALLY important in 2026.
We’ve been hard at work and can’t wait to share all the fun puzzles we’ve been working on.
Coming this spring: TPFA6!
We’ve been hard at work and can’t wait to share all the fun puzzles we’ve been working on.
Coming this spring: TPFA6!
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📢📢📢 It's happ3ning! 📢📢📢
Westwords III
Sunday, June 14
Berkeley, CA
Individual and pairs solvers welcome
If you haven't competed previously, you can sign up for email updates at our website. See you in June!
westwordsbestwords.com
Westwords III
Sunday, June 14
Berkeley, CA
Individual and pairs solvers welcome
If you haven't competed previously, you can sign up for email updates at our website. See you in June!
westwordsbestwords.com
Westwords | June 22 | Bay Area & Online
Westwords 2025 is in the books! Thanks to all of our solvers, volunteers, and constructors for making it a huge success, and congratulations to the winners!
The puzzle packs from 2025 and 2024 can be ...
westwordsbestwords.com
January 9, 2026 at 9:54 PM
📢📢📢 It's happ3ning! 📢📢📢
Westwords III
Sunday, June 14
Berkeley, CA
Individual and pairs solvers welcome
If you haven't competed previously, you can sign up for email updates at our website. See you in June!
westwordsbestwords.com
Westwords III
Sunday, June 14
Berkeley, CA
Individual and pairs solvers welcome
If you haven't competed previously, you can sign up for email updates at our website. See you in June!
westwordsbestwords.com
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The “prosecute the former regime at every level” candidate has my vote in 2028.
January 7, 2026 at 8:26 PM
The “prosecute the former regime at every level” candidate has my vote in 2028.
If you need a mental break from the news, I'd encourage you to solve today's USA Today crossword. I really loved making this one.❤️
January 3, 2026 at 4:24 PM
If you need a mental break from the news, I'd encourage you to solve today's USA Today crossword. I really loved making this one.❤️
I have a special message in today's Pair-a-Phrases for all those gearing up for tonight's Feats of Strength www.gocomics.com/puzzles/pair...
December 23, 2025 at 3:16 PM
I have a special message in today's Pair-a-Phrases for all those gearing up for tonight's Feats of Strength www.gocomics.com/puzzles/pair...
At the USA Today with @amiewalker.bsky.social. If you like mattress puns and Simpsons references, this puzzle's for you!
December 22, 2025 at 4:09 PM
At the USA Today with @amiewalker.bsky.social. If you like mattress puns and Simpsons references, this puzzle's for you!
About 2 seconds into solving WaPo Sunday puzzle and I'm already vibing hard with the 7-Across clue @evanbirnholz.bsky.social
December 21, 2025 at 11:52 PM
About 2 seconds into solving WaPo Sunday puzzle and I'm already vibing hard with the 7-Across clue @evanbirnholz.bsky.social
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Lil AVCX is thrilled to announce our 2026 Roster! We are excited to bring you puzzles by these constructors:
December 16, 2025 at 10:10 PM
Lil AVCX is thrilled to announce our 2026 Roster! We are excited to bring you puzzles by these constructors:
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Tonight's offering is the final roster puzzle from Alex Rossell Hayes (@alxrh.bsky.social). It's a 9x13 titled "Turnabout Is Fair Play." Alex has made so many great puzzles this year. If you haven't solved them all yet, go back and check them out!
![Crossword puzzle with 4 Down highlighted: ["I need the mean, median, and mode, ___!" (demand from an impatient mathematician)] (four letters)](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:4yky6m7w7bd4kinepwyqjg5v/bafkreihoqh7rg5bb4oavtpw4hmbqefwsnjvbxisav6mukdy4cbjbyic3lq@jpeg)
December 16, 2025 at 1:30 AM
Tonight's offering is the final roster puzzle from Alex Rossell Hayes (@alxrh.bsky.social). It's a 9x13 titled "Turnabout Is Fair Play." Alex has made so many great puzzles this year. If you haven't solved them all yet, go back and check them out!
Kareem and I are serving up some silliness with today's LA Times crossword. I'd love it if you gave it a solve! Puzzle available here: www.latimes.com/games/daily-...
December 14, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Kareem and I are serving up some silliness with today's LA Times crossword. I'd love it if you gave it a solve! Puzzle available here: www.latimes.com/games/daily-...
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New Classic puzzle from Karen Lurie and Peter Gwinn drops tonight.
Today is also the one day each year when we ask for tips! If you are able to support us with a tip, our gratitude would be hard to overstate!
avxwords.com/tip-jar/
Today is also the one day each year when we ask for tips! If you are able to support us with a tip, our gratitude would be hard to overstate!
avxwords.com/tip-jar/
Tip Jar – AVCX
avxwords.com
December 9, 2025 at 2:41 PM
New Classic puzzle from Karen Lurie and Peter Gwinn drops tonight.
Today is also the one day each year when we ask for tips! If you are able to support us with a tip, our gratitude would be hard to overstate!
avxwords.com/tip-jar/
Today is also the one day each year when we ask for tips! If you are able to support us with a tip, our gratitude would be hard to overstate!
avxwords.com/tip-jar/
We're here to inject a little nonsense into your Friday🧑🍳 Happy solving!
December 5, 2025 at 3:49 PM
We're here to inject a little nonsense into your Friday🧑🍳 Happy solving!
One of us! One of us!
FUNBAG!!! defector.com/oh-shit-im-a...
Oh Shit, I’m A Crossword Dork Now | Defector
Time for your weekly edition of the Defector Funbag. Got something on your mind? Email the Funbag. You can also read Drew over at SFGATE, and buy Drew’s books while you’re at it. Today, we’re talking ...
defector.com
December 3, 2025 at 12:50 AM
One of us! One of us!
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Please support Crosshare. It's a great platform for crosswords that is getting better every year.
crosshare.org/donate
crosshare.org/donate
December 2, 2025 at 5:38 AM
Please support Crosshare. It's a great platform for crosswords that is getting better every year.
crosshare.org/donate
crosshare.org/donate
At The Atlantic today with Geoffrey - I'd love it if you gave it a solve! www.theatlantic.com/games/daily-...
November 16, 2025 at 4:25 PM
At The Atlantic today with Geoffrey - I'd love it if you gave it a solve! www.theatlantic.com/games/daily-...
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We hope tonight's offering from roster member Alex Rossell Hayes (@alxrh.bsky.social) hits all the right notes. It's an 11x11 titled "Musical Sentences." We think it might be a bit difficult to get into the groove at first, but we're certain that you'll find your rhythm during the solve.
![Crossword puzzle with 1-Across highlighted: [Facial accessory worn by MF Doom or Doctor Doom]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:4yky6m7w7bd4kinepwyqjg5v/bafkreidfjjtjifu4t26o6fmfzlkc7obt23k32nkdwpj5acxd6l5vacxzbe@jpeg)
November 10, 2025 at 3:20 AM
We hope tonight's offering from roster member Alex Rossell Hayes (@alxrh.bsky.social) hits all the right notes. It's an 11x11 titled "Musical Sentences." We think it might be a bit difficult to get into the groove at first, but we're certain that you'll find your rhythm during the solve.
Fun news to share! Starting today, I'm constructing the daily word game Pair-A-Phrases at @officialgocomics.bsky.social. If you're a subscriber, check it out! www.gocomics.com/puzzles/pair...
November 10, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Fun news to share! Starting today, I'm constructing the daily word game Pair-A-Phrases at @officialgocomics.bsky.social. If you're a subscriber, check it out! www.gocomics.com/puzzles/pair...
@tlmberwolves.bsky.social and I made this one. It's really good and you should definitely check it out! And yes, the Bulls are somehow 5-0. The Reinsdorfs should still sell the team.
It's time to try the Defector crossword: defector.com/the-crosswor...
The Crossword, Oct. 27: I've Seen This One (Themeless) | Defector
It’s time to wrap up the month with a challenging themeless. Keep an eye out for tricky clues and fun wordplay. This puzzle was constructed by Will Eisenberg and Brian Callahan, and edited by…
defector.com
November 2, 2025 at 3:31 PM
@tlmberwolves.bsky.social and I made this one. It's really good and you should definitely check it out! And yes, the Bulls are somehow 5-0. The Reinsdorfs should still sell the team.
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AVCX, the world’s finest puzzles and games service, and an independent media venture, has done some really cool stuff this year! A thread to brag (and to hype our mini subscription drive) …
October 28, 2025 at 12:18 PM
AVCX, the world’s finest puzzles and games service, and an independent media venture, has done some really cool stuff this year! A thread to brag (and to hype our mini subscription drive) …
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Super excited for this one, the amount of fun clues is off the chart-- so grateful to get to make this with @oliogrids.bsky.social!!
The Crossword, Oct. 27: I've Seen This One (Themeless) defector.com/the-crosswor...
The Crossword, Oct. 27: I've Seen This One (Themeless) | Defector
It’s time to wrap up the month with a challenging themeless. Keep an eye out for tricky clues and fun wordplay. This puzzle was constructed by Will Eisenberg and Brian Callahan, and edited by…
defector.com
October 27, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Super excited for this one, the amount of fun clues is off the chart-- so grateful to get to make this with @oliogrids.bsky.social!!