Nautilus Puzzles

Wow, fifty puzzles! I think. I feel like I messed up the count somewhere along the way. Well, now it seems I should have some grand announcement or insightful reflection here! But nope, this is just a wacky, "loose" themeless to round out September. Coming soon, though, I promise I'm going to write that essay about crossword puzzles as craft. OK, enjoy! PDF Puz Fullscreen   Update: 31-Across is soliciting donations! If you're in the area, please consider sending some money their way.

I've been trying to make sure I upload to this blog at least once per month and we're juuuuuust making it this time; have a themeless! PDF PUZ Fullscreen Created by Ben Tolkin using crossword puzzle maker by Amuse Labs

I've been bumping some great songs recently. Have a midi (but like, a big midi) about it! PDF PUZ Fullscreen (audio on completion)

This one has some of my favorite fill squeezed into it. Let me know what you think! PDF Puz Fullscreen (audio on completion)

Sometimes, you have a theme idea that stubbornly refuses to yield enough entries for a full puzzle. So, here's a truncated puzzle, somewhere between a midi and a full-size--this theme is very goofy but it's the sort of thing I really enjoy. PDF Puz Fullscreen

One of my favorite recent innovations in the crossword space is Caleb Madison's Inferno puzzles at the Atlantic, which get harder and harder as you descend. I tried my own spin on it and... they're hard to make! My main conclusion is: hats off to Caleb! But I hope you appreciate my attempt. PDF Puz Fullscreen