Dear friends: Forest bathing, but in a grid? Yes, please! Roster member Kate's 14x11 themed puzzle, "Petrified Forest," offers just the right balance of forest floor crunch and leaf peeping calm to make this a satisfying solve.

Dear friends: Today we encourage you to "Let Your Hair Down" as you solve Sarah Sinclair's (Sarah Sinclair) 9x11 puzzle. We're confident that gentle persistence will work out any snags you might encounter during your solve.

Dear friends: We're thrilled to bring you the third Lil puzzle from Heather Stanger McIntire. It's a 12x11 themed puzzle called "Turn the Tables," and we think you'll enjoy its fresh and fun clues!

If you're experiencing the heat, then I wish you would get indoors and treat yourself to a cool puzzle. Perhaps roster member Faren's new crossword would do the trick? This 9x12 gem titled "Cold Spell" is sure to make you cooler … in every sense of the word.

"Did You Catch That?" is a cleverly themed 8x11 midi by Lil roster member Zoey Foley (Zoey Foley). This is our third puzzle from Zoey, whose list of interests and talents seems to expand every time we talk to her!

Couldn't you use a break? You've been working so hard. Just … slow down. Maybe stretch out. Get comfy. And enjoy "Rest Assured," a themed 13x11 puzzle from Keegan Edgar. Take it easy, folks. We'll see you in the morning.

The latest offering from roster member Anna Harkins is a themed 16x8 titled "Snap Decisions." Better get your head in the game, because this one will present a moderate challenge!

Today we bring you an 11x11 crossword from Wilfred Bowie (@wilfredbowie.bsky.social) titled, "Turn that Frown Upside Down." The puzzle pairs some delightful grid art with moderately challenging clues for a result that we think is a magical combination of trickery and fun!

Today's puzzle comes to us from roster member Adryel (Selbor). It's titled "Manual Operation," and it's a themed 11x11 offering we think will go down nice and smooth.

Dear friends: What's this? Do I spy a middling-difficulty 11x9 puzzle from Madison Shultz titled "Time to Reflect"? … Yes, yes I do. Huzzah!!

We're excited to share a guest puzzle tonight from Coz Berlin, an 11x11 offering titled "Lose Yourself." It's a grid that wowed us the first time we saw it, and we think you'll enjoy how much Coz's personality shines through.

Dear friends: Today we're bringing you a 12x11 midi by roster member Kim Alswager. Although it's titled "Deflated," we hope it will leave you feeling lighter than air.

Dear friends: There's no mystery here … or maybe there is. Today we offer you an "incredibly cool puzzle" (according to our test solvers) constructed by roster member Kate Jensen. It's a 12x12 grid and it's titled "Clue: The Whodunit That Depends on How You Do It."

We're thrilled to bring you the second Lil puzzle from Heather Stanger McIntire. It's an 11x11 themeless offering called "Blockberry Jam," and we think it will leave you feeling energized!

If you thought Faren's last midi puzzle was a blast, just wait until you sink your teeth into this one! This 9x14 themed brain treat is titled "Vibe Shift," and despite the youthful skew of the theme, it will surely be a delight for solvers of all ages!

Today's Lil puzzle is an 11x11 delight by roster member Zoey Foley (Zoey Foley) entitled "Second Helpings." We think you'll find it fun and breezy, not to mention delicious—hope you're hungry.

Watch this, solvers: here's a fresh-baked puzzle from Keegan Edgar. It's themed, 12x11 in size, and titled "TV Dinners." You know what to do: just follow the directions on the back of the package—wait, I mean, just solve the clues right next to the grid—and you'll be ready for prime time in no time

We're delighted to bring you another themeless midi from Lil AVCX roster member Anna Harkins. This challenging 11x11 is titled "I'm in My…" If you need any help at 1-Across, just think about what could possibly come after the ellipsis.

Today's puzzle, a 10x9 titled "End of Transmission," is roster member Wilfred Bowie's (@wilfredbowie.bsky.social) second themed midi for Lil AVCX. It's a sunny challenge that combines creativity, humor, and computer programming skills into a solving experience we hope you will all enjoy!

Today's puzzle comes to us from Lil roster member Adryel W. Robles Ojeda (Selbor). It's an 11x11 themeless puzzle titled "7-Eleven," and as its name implies, it's packed full of exciting spanner entries. A little stiffer challenge than our usual offerings, but more than doable!

Today's offering is a 10x9 midi titled "Dumpster Divers" from roster member Madison Shultz. We think this'll be a walk in the park!

Check out Lil AVCX editor (and former roster member) Kareem Ayas!

Crosstalk@thecrosstalkpod.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Episode 8 of Crosstalk with Kareem Ayas is out now! Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/35H0... Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/e...

Tonight's puzzle is a 12x11 midi by roster member Kim Alswager. It's titled "Huge Spoilers." We don't want to give too much away, but we think you'll find this themed puzzle to be a delightful solve.

Did you know this project features five puzzles by Lil AVCX folks? (And a sixth by one of our fantastic test solvers!)

Midis for Minnesota@midisforminnesota.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Midis for Minnesota is out now! Donate any amount to a Minnesota mutual aid organization, send us a screenshot with proof, and we’ll send you thirteen crosswords by Minnesotan constructors. Puzzles are Minnesota-themed, but can absolutely be enjoyed by Minnesotans and non-Minnesotans alike.

We're excited to bring you a guest puzzle from Gus Bloxham (gus)! It's a 10x12 themeless puzzle called "Hear Me Out," and we think you'll appreciate its fresh, fun feel.

Wow, check out all these puzzles by Lil AVCX folks! Some really creative and fun puzzles to solve.

Brian Callahan@oliogrids.bsky.social · 4mo ago

Some of the @lilavcx.bsky.social folks decided to put together some "ACPT logo"-inspired puzzles for the tournament last weekend. If you missed out, they're all available online here: oliogrids.com?page_id=830

Get ready for some aha-moments! 2026 Lil AVCX roster member Kate Jensen has calculated just the right number of misdirects to make this puzzle a little crunchy and a little sweet. Her Lil AVCX debut, "I Literally Mean It!," is a 13x10 themed puzzle.

We're excited to bring you the first Lil puzzle from Heather Stanger McIntire! It's called "Middle Seat," and we think you'll enjoy its cheeky vibes.

Comin' in hot! Our 8th offering by a new 2026 Lil AVCX roster member is by Faren Roth. It's a 9x15 midi titled, "Double Take." You'll find that this themed puzzle is not only an intellectual treat, but also a visual one — keep your eyes focused or you might miss it!

Today we have a treat for you: the first installment from roster member Zoey Foley (Zoey Foley). It's a delightful 11x9 puzzle titled "Stroke of Genius," with just enough trickiness to tickle your brain cells. We think you'll get a kick out of it.