Lil AVCX
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Crosswords! Specifically midis! Mostly by Alex, Alisya, Ben, Carina, K.J., Katie, and Terry
Tonight we're bringing you a 9x10 puzzle by guest constructor Erica Hsiung Wojcik. It's titled "Busy Body," and we think you'll enjoy its artful vibes.
Erica is a psychology professor at Skidmore College. She puts crosswords outside her office door for students to solve between classes.
![Crossword puzzle with 4-Across highlighted: [Tech behind Yoda in “Star Wars: Episode II,” but not “Star Wars: Episode V”] (3 letters)](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:4yky6m7w7bd4kinepwyqjg5v/bafkreibiuw2rke4ukujxqczlw7sjahfap7xsp62m6jxtcbzso3itkd756m@jpeg)
November 18, 2025 at 1:30 AM
Tonight we're bringing you a 9x10 puzzle by guest constructor Erica Hsiung Wojcik. It's titled "Busy Body," and we think you'll enjoy its artful vibes.
Erica is a psychology professor at Skidmore College. She puts crosswords outside her office door for students to solve between classes.
We're excited to bring you an 11x11 themed offering from leadership team member Sally Hoelscher (@sallyhoelscher.bsky.social) called "Body Temperature." We think you'll find this breezy puzzle quite "sensational."
![Crossword puzzle with 16-Down highlighted: [www.midwestgridfest.com, e.g.] (3 letters)](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:4yky6m7w7bd4kinepwyqjg5v/bafkreidjaemrptglgunyda6rublvicpow4kvptaiyf3qj6m452jpyuy2bu@jpeg)
November 17, 2025 at 12:52 AM
We're excited to bring you an 11x11 themed offering from leadership team member Sally Hoelscher (@sallyhoelscher.bsky.social) called "Body Temperature." We think you'll find this breezy puzzle quite "sensational."
Early drop! We're thrilled to share a guest puzzle from Kameron Austin Collins, an 8x11 titled "Messy." We think it'll be a fair challenge that one editor described as "like eating an amazing piece of sushi." Enjoy!
![Crossword puzzle with 7-Down highlighted: [Parking places with easy access to a real hot spot?] (9 letters)](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:4yky6m7w7bd4kinepwyqjg5v/bafkreig4sd3r5w4xlhpjhzt6soldnxpjb5iaqbkaowxeoypqkmry6xvwvy@jpeg)
November 10, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Early drop! We're thrilled to share a guest puzzle from Kameron Austin Collins, an 8x11 titled "Messy." We think it'll be a fair challenge that one editor described as "like eating an amazing piece of sushi." Enjoy!
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.
Time to level up your literary prowess with an 11x13 midi from roster member K.J. Sarr . We think you'll find 'Art Works" to be a stunning composition.
![Crossword puzzle with 21-Across highlighted: [What some writers seek to subvert] (6 letters)](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:4yky6m7w7bd4kinepwyqjg5v/bafkreih3bnsmt23n5hhw5fxvzk6esvxgs6xi22frqewutudeb3kiudfu4e@jpeg)
November 4, 2025 at 1:30 AM
Time to level up your literary prowess with an 11x13 midi from roster member K.J. Sarr . We think you'll find 'Art Works" to be a stunning composition.
Tonight's puzzle is an 11x13 offering from roster member Terry Sun entitled "Ooh, So Close." This fantastic puzzle may have you trying to figure things out for a while, but we think it'll all add up in the end.
![Crossword puzzle with 19-Down highlighted: [Bagel bath base?] (3 letters)](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:4yky6m7w7bd4kinepwyqjg5v/bafkreighkqmufo2s72veixvlaud4tw2hgkkk37f6byc7x2yq6xfqf2uhge@jpeg)
November 3, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Tonight's puzzle is an 11x13 offering from roster member Terry Sun entitled "Ooh, So Close." This fantastic puzzle may have you trying to figure things out for a while, but we think it'll all add up in the end.
Whatever your plans are for this last week of October, we hope they'll include "What'll It Be?," an 11x11 midi from Katie Hoody. Though the puzzle may be fun-sized, we'd rather compare solving it to finding that one house on the block that's handing out full-sized candy bars.
![Crossword puzzle with 12-Across highlighted: [Turn a dormitory into a dirty room, say] (7 letters)](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:4yky6m7w7bd4kinepwyqjg5v/bafkreih42uutjnsz6yoth45qbwji3lhftwf52ndjpqndgrx63n2z3xyn4q@jpeg)
October 28, 2025 at 1:30 AM
Whatever your plans are for this last week of October, we hope they'll include "What'll It Be?," an 11x11 midi from Katie Hoody. Though the puzzle may be fun-sized, we'd rather compare solving it to finding that one house on the block that's handing out full-sized candy bars.
Tonight we're bringing you an 11x11 grid from editor Amie Walker (@amiewalker.bsky.social) titled, "maybe this one should have stayed in the drafts." This is the last midi of our "Editor October" series, and we think you'll find it to have a playful vibe.
![Crossword puzzle with 4-Down highlighted: [Journey after which you might have to unpack some stuff?]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:4yky6m7w7bd4kinepwyqjg5v/bafkreid3yllygv7bd7ugjibghhca26z5e7igofhhgabxug5xbxeedd7w5q@jpeg)
October 27, 2025 at 1:30 AM
Tonight we're bringing you an 11x11 grid from editor Amie Walker (@amiewalker.bsky.social) titled, "maybe this one should have stayed in the drafts." This is the last midi of our "Editor October" series, and we think you'll find it to have a playful vibe.
Take your seats and silence your cell phones everybody, today's crossword is a moderately challenging 12x11 from Lil AVCX editor Matthew Luter titled "Double Bills" that we're sure you'll find a real showstopper!
October 21, 2025 at 12:30 AM
Take your seats and silence your cell phones everybody, today's crossword is a moderately challenging 12x11 from Lil AVCX editor Matthew Luter titled "Double Bills" that we're sure you'll find a real showstopper!
Today's puzzle is an 11x11 offering from Lil AVCX editor Jess Shulman (@jessshulman.bsky.social), entitled "On Your Merry Way". We think it'll have you leaping for joy with its cozy vibes!
![Crossword puzzle with 6-Down highlighted: [High tech device for a snowboarder?]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:4yky6m7w7bd4kinepwyqjg5v/bafkreihmkadhwdimqzikrz6sqjxdf7fp3g2otgztosj5piuqnwrcublccm@jpeg)
October 20, 2025 at 12:30 AM
Today's puzzle is an 11x11 offering from Lil AVCX editor Jess Shulman (@jessshulman.bsky.social), entitled "On Your Merry Way". We think it'll have you leaping for joy with its cozy vibes!
I'll keep this short (and you'll figure out why). The state of things here is that Will Eisenberg (@tlmberwolves.bsky.social) has a 10x13 themed puzzle for you titled "Oh, OK." Please enjoy it, post-haste. Difficulty is, let's say, 13 out of 50?
![Crossword puzzle with 1-Across highlighted: [Suit yourself] (5 letters)](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:4yky6m7w7bd4kinepwyqjg5v/bafkreidlynhgdezsclmwjghmosphigowlexhbwnqjn35zmb3md4sox6vea@jpeg)
October 14, 2025 at 12:30 AM
I'll keep this short (and you'll figure out why). The state of things here is that Will Eisenberg (@tlmberwolves.bsky.social) has a 10x13 themed puzzle for you titled "Oh, OK." Please enjoy it, post-haste. Difficulty is, let's say, 13 out of 50?
We have a treat for you today, a delightful 11x13 puzzle by widely published constructor and Lil leadership team member Olivia Mitra Framke (@livienna.bsky.social). It's titled "You've Heard of Them". It's filled with fun tidbits, goofy wordplay, and a perfectly executed theme.
October 13, 2025 at 12:30 AM
We have a treat for you today, a delightful 11x13 puzzle by widely published constructor and Lil leadership team member Olivia Mitra Framke (@livienna.bsky.social). It's titled "You've Heard of Them". It's filled with fun tidbits, goofy wordplay, and a perfectly executed theme.
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 12:30 AM
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!
The Lil AVCX roster has been making puzzles at a frenetic pace, so we decided to give them a bit of a break. In October, our 2025 editors will each contribute a puzzle. We kick off "Editor October" with a smooth-sailing 10x10 puzzle from Sally Hoelscher (@sallyhoelscher.bsky.social): "No Filter"
![Crossword puzzle with 20-Across highlighted: [Tiny taste of Twinings tea]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:4yky6m7w7bd4kinepwyqjg5v/bafkreicxpfzkmqcmteqwc26b667v6utxofbhvewvdipa7k7jdk3wrmmroq@jpeg)
October 6, 2025 at 12:30 AM
The Lil AVCX roster has been making puzzles at a frenetic pace, so we decided to give them a bit of a break. In October, our 2025 editors will each contribute a puzzle. We kick off "Editor October" with a smooth-sailing 10x10 puzzle from Sally Hoelscher (@sallyhoelscher.bsky.social): "No Filter"
Tonight, roster member Carina da Rosa (@carinadarosa.bsky.social) invites you along on a romantic adventure. This breezy 13x10 puzzle is titled "Change of Scenery." Whichever solving format you choose, we invite you to take a peek at the PDF for a little added visual interest.
![Crossword puzzle with 6-Down highlighted: [Yarn bundles (I’m always open to knitting pattern suggestions, just saying…)]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:4yky6m7w7bd4kinepwyqjg5v/bafkreibts37rv7oahowpbbfw2utlxmvjvbe24ktt76a43n4vu3w6g54eka@jpeg)
September 29, 2025 at 12:16 AM
Tonight, roster member Carina da Rosa (@carinadarosa.bsky.social) invites you along on a romantic adventure. This breezy 13x10 puzzle is titled "Change of Scenery." Whichever solving format you choose, we invite you to take a peek at the PDF for a little added visual interest.
Today we bring you another potentially perplexing performance of puzzling proficiency via this piece of prestidigitation, an 11x10 themeless midi by Katie Hoody titled—poof! presto-changeo!—"Something from Nothing." Voila!
![Crossword puzzle with 21-Down highlighted: [Give into pressure to go spelunking, say]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:4yky6m7w7bd4kinepwyqjg5v/bafkreidzznwt5ecb5e6hba5bnccgz7yc3hitpwtt32ymngf3qb4xq4rtxu@jpeg)
September 22, 2025 at 12:20 AM
Today we bring you another potentially perplexing performance of puzzling proficiency via this piece of prestidigitation, an 11x10 themeless midi by Katie Hoody titled—poof! presto-changeo!—"Something from Nothing." Voila!
We're excited to bring you a 13x9 puzzle from roster member Alisya Reza (@alisyareza.bsky.social) called "blondes have more fun." We think you'll find it breezy, cheeky, and fun!!
![Crossword puzzle with 6-Down highlighted: [Cheese closely related to chhena] (6 letters)](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:4yky6m7w7bd4kinepwyqjg5v/bafkreicfcg5kjiuj46vmioa6sb53gqbs2gc33ye446hna42dmo6dmzrmsm@jpeg)
September 16, 2025 at 12:30 AM
We're excited to bring you a 13x9 puzzle from roster member Alisya Reza (@alisyareza.bsky.social) called "blondes have more fun." We think you'll find it breezy, cheeky, and fun!!
We're excited to bring you another installment from roster member Ben Wilson (@zerofiftyone.bsky.social). It's a clever 11x11 puzzle entitled "Astaire-case," where you'll find no shortage of Ben's signature punniness.
![Crossword puzzle with 2-Down highlighted: [Upwardly mobile head-turner?]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:4yky6m7w7bd4kinepwyqjg5v/bafkreicxnbyftrtqz7v7bhf4zcmwmau7u74u7vy4c3nges73vqvjw4f7ra@jpeg)
September 15, 2025 at 12:30 AM
We're excited to bring you another installment from roster member Ben Wilson (@zerofiftyone.bsky.social). It's a clever 11x11 puzzle entitled "Astaire-case," where you'll find no shortage of Ben's signature punniness.
Today we're bringing you a breezy 12x9 midi from guest constructor Jess Rucks (@jessbevrucks.bsky.social). It's called "You Can Say That Again!" We think you'll find it to be playful and entertaining.
![Crossword puzzle with 11-Down highlighted: [ "OMG, me toooo!"]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:4yky6m7w7bd4kinepwyqjg5v/bafkreiejtiatstih2q3irxnppdy2epzcrj75c6jy3o4d5pyrclkrsfonl4@jpeg)
September 8, 2025 at 12:30 AM
Today we're bringing you a breezy 12x9 midi from guest constructor Jess Rucks (@jessbevrucks.bsky.social). It's called "You Can Say That Again!" We think you'll find it to be playful and entertaining.
Today we're bringing you a huge helping of nostalgia that fits in the palm of your hand. Roster member K.J. Sarr's 13x13 puzzle titled "Pocket Dimension" should be a snap of a solve, and oodles of retro fun. Don't miss checking out the PDF!
![Crossword puzzle with 31-Down highlighted: [Vends vintage toys on eBay, say] (5 letters)](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:4yky6m7w7bd4kinepwyqjg5v/bafkreifbmec2cxzyueuqzqeylcaprijqzayvvkny5w774fe5jey5mqpydy@jpeg)
September 2, 2025 at 12:30 AM
Today we're bringing you a huge helping of nostalgia that fits in the palm of your hand. Roster member K.J. Sarr's 13x13 puzzle titled "Pocket Dimension" should be a snap of a solve, and oodles of retro fun. Don't miss checking out the PDF!
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!"
Today's puzzle comes to us from roster member Terry Sun. It's an 11x11 entitled "Chosen Family" and we think it'll be a fun solve that'll leave you feeling proud to be an AVCX subscriber.
![Crossword puzzle with 27-Across highlighted: [Freedoms that ultimately benefit people of all gender identities] (11 letters)](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:4yky6m7w7bd4kinepwyqjg5v/bafkreidp32p3pgm3urihklw2pg7oax2p4sftlcjh33f7qxnjixaljbhxna@jpeg)
August 25, 2025 at 12:33 AM
Today's puzzle comes to us from roster member Terry Sun. It's an 11x11 entitled "Chosen Family" and we think it'll be a fun solve that'll leave you feeling proud to be an AVCX subscriber.
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."
Please give a big Lil AVCX welcome to Malaika Handa (@malaika-h.bsky.social)! This 11x11 midi is titled "Make a wish!" and we think you'll find it a lively, moderately challenging solve. You don't want to miss this gem!
![Crossword puzzle with 10-Across highlighted: [Brand mascot known for breaking into the scene?] (ten letters)](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:4yky6m7w7bd4kinepwyqjg5v/bafkreidodsqazsbmlhg3pvcn4m3j5sr2dqdihqkopb6ltimnynrhaezs7e@jpeg)
August 12, 2025 at 12:30 AM
Please give a big Lil AVCX welcome to Malaika Handa (@malaika-h.bsky.social)! This 11x11 midi is titled "Make a wish!" and we think you'll find it a lively, moderately challenging solve. You don't want to miss this gem!
We've got a 10x10 puzzle for you today from Katie Hoody, titled "Girl Power Forever," that's technically a themeless, but you'll notice some conceptual throughlines connecting some clues—not to mention some zippy long entries.
![Crossword puzzle with 1-Across highlighted: [Minnesota ___ (2025 Professional Women's Hockey League champions)] (five letters)](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:4yky6m7w7bd4kinepwyqjg5v/bafkreihghvoiuftpfthmuogyeneqsjsdi7ieq3wbhvddcf766zqxjzet7y@jpeg)
August 11, 2025 at 12:30 AM
We've got a 10x10 puzzle for you today from Katie Hoody, titled "Girl Power Forever," that's technically a themeless, but you'll notice some conceptual throughlines connecting some clues—not to mention some zippy long entries.