Grid Alchemy

Beginning the Great Wordlist Project

How I began refining my crossword construction wordlist

February 3, 2026February 3, 2026

Coping with the unfortunate reality of puzzle submissions

January 14, 2026January 14, 2026

Are we overly enamored with a puzzle’s “reveal?”

January 5, 2026January 14, 2026

Can a simple switch make your puzzle more exciting?

September 23, 2025January 14, 2026

How wordplay can make hard fill easier to solve

September 15, 2025January 14, 2026

How do crosswords land the punchline?

July 28, 2025January 14, 2026

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