Brian Callahan
@oliogrids.bsky.social
crossword enjoyer - he/him - owner of the world's cutest dog - oliogrids.com
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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!!
🚨Attention crossword folks🚨 This is an amazing opportunity for newer constructors.👇
Lil AVCX is looking for new and emerging constructors to be a part of our 2026 constructing roster. Deadline for applications is November 14, 2025. Here's the information: docs.google.com/document/d/1...
Lil AVCX: Call for applications for our 2026 constructor roster
Lil AVCX: Call for applications for our 2026 constructor roster We’re looking for new and emerging crossword puzzle constructors to regularly contribute “midi” puzzles. Yes, you’ll get paid, and you ...
docs.google.com
October 23, 2025 at 1:14 AM
🚨Attention crossword folks🚨 This is an amazing opportunity for newer constructors.👇
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Calling all new constructors interested in mentorship and community!
Lil AVCX is looking for new and emerging constructors to be a part of our 2026 constructing roster. Deadline for applications is November 14, 2025. Here's the information: docs.google.com/document/d/1...
Lil AVCX: Call for applications for our 2026 constructor roster
Lil AVCX: Call for applications for our 2026 constructor roster We’re looking for new and emerging crossword puzzle constructors to regularly contribute “midi” puzzles. Yes, you’ll get paid, and you ...
docs.google.com
October 23, 2025 at 1:02 AM
Calling all new constructors interested in mentorship and community!
At the LA Times today with @kieranjboyd.bsky.social🦊 - solve for free here: www.latimes.com/games/daily-...
October 21, 2025 at 2:39 PM
At the LA Times today with @kieranjboyd.bsky.social🦊 - solve for free here: www.latimes.com/games/daily-...
I was inspired by some fellow constructors to add a page to my blog with links to all of my published puzzles. If you have access to @avcx.bsky.social, @officialgocomics.bsky.social, @puzzmo.com, and @crosswordflow.bsky.social, you should be able to solve *almost* all of them!✏️⬜⬜⬜
Published Puzzles – Olio Grids
oliogrids.com
October 16, 2025 at 11:05 PM
I was inspired by some fellow constructors to add a page to my blog with links to all of my published puzzles. If you have access to @avcx.bsky.social, @officialgocomics.bsky.social, @puzzmo.com, and @crosswordflow.bsky.social, you should be able to solve *almost* all of them!✏️⬜⬜⬜
🤘At USA Today with @amiewalker.bsky.social🤘
October 13, 2025 at 1:50 PM
🤘At USA Today with @amiewalker.bsky.social🤘
Today's Universal Freestyle is mine! 🕺🕺🕺🕺🕺🕺🕺🕺🕺⚾ Solve at @officialgocomics.bsky.social or for free at syndication.andrewsmcmeel.com/puzzles/cros...
October 11, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Today's Universal Freestyle is mine! 🕺🕺🕺🕺🕺🕺🕺🕺🕺⚾ Solve at @officialgocomics.bsky.social or for free at syndication.andrewsmcmeel.com/puzzles/cros...
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Reporting live from Chicago, there’s no “hellscape” I’d rather be in.
October 10, 2025 at 4:19 AM
Reporting live from Chicago, there’s no “hellscape” I’d rather be in.
I'm really feeling 22-Down atm😬:
"___ out a win (what I hope the Chicago Cubs do every time they’re in a close game)"
"___ out a win (what I hope the Chicago Cubs do every time they’re in a close game)"
We're excited to bring you a 12x12 puzzle from Lil AVCX editor Brian Callahan (@oliogrids.bsky.social) called "Just One Away from a Bingo." We think you'll find it fresh, playful, and full of Brian's signature pop culture and sports clues!
![Crossword puzzle with 7-Across highlighted: [Apt car rental company to use when visiting San Antonio]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:4yky6m7w7bd4kinepwyqjg5v/bafkreigstcycv44h77ccw5senwkhaiikakuq4vvc4vgoa253ii7kohetc4@jpeg)
October 7, 2025 at 2:02 AM
I'm really feeling 22-Down atm😬:
"___ out a win (what I hope the Chicago Cubs do every time they’re in a close game)"
"___ out a win (what I hope the Chicago Cubs do every time they’re in a close game)"
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Starting tomorrow, AVCX will be running a mini subscription drive for the fall. We hope to add 100 new subscribers, which will keep us healthy going into next year. If you’re able to spread the word, our thanks!! If you have a platform or outlet where you can plug us, we’ll gladly swap too
September 30, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Starting tomorrow, AVCX will be running a mini subscription drive for the fall. We hope to add 100 new subscribers, which will keep us healthy going into next year. If you’re able to spread the word, our thanks!! If you have a platform or outlet where you can plug us, we’ll gladly swap too
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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.
@sallyhoelscher.bsky.social and I are 🌊 making waves 🌊 with today's USA Today crossword. Check it out here: puzzles.usatoday.com
September 9, 2025 at 2:11 PM
@sallyhoelscher.bsky.social and I are 🌊 making waves 🌊 with today's USA Today crossword. Check it out here: puzzles.usatoday.com
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Midwest Tourney is only one month away! Even after adding capacity we still only have about 35 seats remaining for the in-person tournament! Online and puzzle packet options too
Register at midwestgridfest.com while you still can!
Register at midwestgridfest.com while you still can!
Midwest Crossword
Registration open now!
midwestgridfest.com
September 4, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Midwest Tourney is only one month away! Even after adding capacity we still only have about 35 seats remaining for the in-person tournament! Online and puzzle packet options too
Register at midwestgridfest.com while you still can!
Register at midwestgridfest.com while you still can!
At Universal today with Michael! I don't think this one will sting too much🐝 Hope you enjoy the solve!
September 3, 2025 at 2:13 PM
At Universal today with Michael! I don't think this one will sting too much🐝 Hope you enjoy the solve!
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Last winter, AVCX ran a subscription drive to continue funding our expanded puzzle offerings. It worked great! We won’t need to do anything at that scale this year.
But we will run a mini-drive this fall to keep the old budget stable. So if you like what we do, please spread the word!
But we will run a mini-drive this fall to keep the old budget stable. So if you like what we do, please spread the word!
September 2, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Last winter, AVCX ran a subscription drive to continue funding our expanded puzzle offerings. It worked great! We won’t need to do anything at that scale this year.
But we will run a mini-drive this fall to keep the old budget stable. So if you like what we do, please spread the word!
But we will run a mini-drive this fall to keep the old budget stable. So if you like what we do, please spread the word!
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Sorry @avcx.bsky.social but my answer is better. (Great puzzle otherwise though!)
September 1, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Sorry @avcx.bsky.social but my answer is better. (Great puzzle otherwise though!)
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We're excited to bring you a 10x11 midi from roster member Alex Rossell Hayes (@alxrh.bsky.social) titled "Counter Arguments." We expect this to be a relatively breezy solve, and before you know it, you'll be shouting "That's a wrap!"
![Crossword puzzle with 29 Across highlighted: [Atmospheric layer protected by the Montreal protocol] (5 letters)](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:4yky6m7w7bd4kinepwyqjg5v/bafkreif6av7gwt5sxdyd36vqrgrfqtj7l4ci3ozrfmibjetogu7xpojmri@jpeg)
September 1, 2025 at 12:30 AM
We're excited to bring you a 10x11 midi from roster member Alex Rossell Hayes (@alxrh.bsky.social) titled "Counter Arguments." We expect this to be a relatively breezy solve, and before you know it, you'll be shouting "That's a wrap!"
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Why don’t you send everyone proof of life first?
(Either way, Chicago doesn’t want you here)
(Either way, Chicago doesn’t want you here)
August 31, 2025 at 12:51 AM
Why don’t you send everyone proof of life first?
(Either way, Chicago doesn’t want you here)
(Either way, Chicago doesn’t want you here)
Excited to share a byline with Matthew Luter in today's LA Times puzzle!🏖️
August 30, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Excited to share a byline with Matthew Luter in today's LA Times puzzle!🏖️
Sorry to bug you, but this @puzzmo.com puzzle needs solving🧑💻
Puzzmo - Cross|word
Play Cross|word on Puzzmo, Take a hint.
www.puzzmo.com
August 30, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Sorry to bug you, but this @puzzmo.com puzzle needs solving🧑💻
Delighted to be back at USA Today with a freestyle crossword!🏀 Thanks to @amiewalker.bsky.social for perfecting🙏
August 21, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Delighted to be back at USA Today with a freestyle crossword!🏀 Thanks to @amiewalker.bsky.social for perfecting🙏