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Crossword

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We are so excited to welcome these excellent constructors to the Midwest Crossword team! Sign up today at midwestgridfest.com to secure your spot. Seats are going very fast!

**Registration is open now** for the 2026 Midwest Crossword Tournament on October 3! Online and In-person, individuals and pairs. So excited to see you there! midwestgridfest.com

Midwest Crossword

Chicago - October 3, 2026

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The Midwest Crossword Tournament is happy to open submissions for the 2026 event! This year we are soliciting *themeless* puzzles from Midwestern constructors. See midwestgridfest.com for full details.

Midwest Crossword

Chicago - October 3, 2026

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We are excited to announce Midis for Minnesota, an upcoming crossword pack by Minnesota constructors. Proceeds will support immigrant families in Minnesota who have been impacted by ICE activity. Pack will be released in late April. A preview puzzle by Zhouqin Burnikel is available now.

We had a blast at the second annual #midwestgridfest!! Thanks so much to @wbez.org for telling our story. puzzles available for purchase at midwestgridfest.com www.wbez.org/arts-culture...

The Midwest finally delivers what crossword puzzlers want: Their own tournament

The tournament at the University of Illinois Chicago drew over 200 puzzlers who came for crosswords and camaraderie. “I want my ego checked," said one participant. "That’s mission accomplished.”

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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!

Midwest Crossword

Registration open now!

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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

Registration for the Midwest Tournament is open now! midwestgridfest.com

Midwest Crossword

Registration open now! Now accepting puzzle submissions! Details here.

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Now accepting puzzle submissions through April 25! All details at midwestgridfest.com

Midwest Crossword

Now accepting puzzle submissions! Details here. Registration opens April 2

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Registration opens April 2 🎉 midwestgridfest.com

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The Midwest Crossword Tournament is delighted to announce its roster of Midwest-based constructors! 👀🎉 Kate Baicker and Laura Dershewitz, Zhouqin Burnikel, Kelsey Dixon, Will Eisenberg, Carly Schuna, and Sid Sivakumar!

Midwest Crossword

Six crosswords written and edited by Midwest puzzlemakers Open to all

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Reminder! All constructors from the Midwest are invited to submit a puzzle for consideration to be included in the Midwest Crossword Tournament. Submissions close April 30. Details at www.midwestgridfest.com

Midwest Crossword

Submissions are open!

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The Midwest Crossword Tournament is now open for submissions from Midwestern constructors to join the roster for this year's tournament! Details at www.mwxwt.com

We are so so excited to announce the Midwest Crossword Tournament! Chicago, October 2024. Much more info to come! mwxwt.com