Sob with quiet twitches, "These puzzles are complicated!" (8) The arcane wing of @AVCXWord, edited by @fheaney, @stellaphone, @mossdef, and @naytnaytnayt
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If you don't know how to solve cryptic crosswords, there's never been a better time to learn! Check out our free solving guide here:
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(Sorry, I've just been told there *was* a better time; it was April 8, 1968: nymag.com/article/2019/03/st…)
Reminder that we're still open for submissions this month. We'd love to see some new constructors in the lineup!
AVCX Cryptics is open for submissions for the month of April! (And if you feel like sending us something today, that's cool too.) docs.google.com/document/d/1…
AVCX Cryptics is open for submissions for the month of April! (And if you feel like sending us something today, that's cool too.) docs.google.com/document/d/1…
AVCX Cryptic retweeted
Hopping over the pond for this week’s AVCX cryptic, edited by the most awesomest @MossDef . Available ⬇️ for the bargain price of $1 (though please do subscribe if you can)… avxwords.com/puzzles/1451/
Our latest gorgeous puzzle, an amazing variety #cryptic called “Leaf Peeping” by the amazing @MossDef, just dropped! 🍃 🍁 🍂 Subscribers can find it in their inbox - otherwise, grab it here for just $1! avxwords.com/puzzles/1427/
Tomorrow is the last day for this round of AVCX Cryptics open submissions! If you’ve never published with us before, we’d love to see what you’ve got! Check out our submission guide here: docs.google.com/document/d/1…
Just a week left to get your submissions in! We'd love to see cryptics from newer constructors -- please send us your clues!
AVCX Cryptics is open for submissions for the month of September! Check out our submission guide here: docs.google.com/document/d/1…
Reminder that AVCX Cryptic is open for submissions this month. We'll also be having some constructors make minis as a way to dip your toe in the water. We can't wait to see your clues!
AVCX Cryptics is open for submissions for the month of September! Check out our submission guide here: docs.google.com/document/d/1…
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AVCX Cryptics is open for submissions for the month of September! Check out our submission guide here: docs.google.com/document/d/1…
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Hey #crypticcluecontest and #crypticclueaday lovers! Want to try making a puzzle for AVCX? We'll be offering some constructors a shot at making a 5x7 mini, so don't be afraid to submit even if you've never made a complete puzzle!
AVCX Cryptics is open for submissions for the month of September! Check out our submission guide here: docs.google.com/document/d/1…
Hey #crypticcluecontest and #crypticclueaday lovers! Want to try making a puzzle for AVCX? We'll be offering some constructors a shot at making a 5x7 mini, so don't be afraid to submit even if you've never made a complete puzzle!
AVCX Cryptics is open for submissions for the month of September! Check out our submission guide here: docs.google.com/document/d/1…
AVCX Cryptics is open for submissions for the month of September! Check out our submission guide here: docs.google.com/document/d/1…
We're halfway through our submission period. If you're thinking about it, we'd love to see what you've got!
AVCX Cryptic submissions are OPEN for the month of March! Send us some clues! Tell your friends! docs.google.com/document/d/1…
AVCX Cryptic submissions are OPEN for the month of March! Send us some clues! Tell your friends! docs.google.com/document/d/1…
@AvcxCryptic is thrilled to announce that @naytnaytnayt is joining our editorial team for 2023! Nate has been instrumental in helping so many new-to-the-genre folks learn the ropes. We're so excited to have him as part of our team!
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not just a rows garden by patrick berry, not just a rows garden by patrick berry that you can solve online (‼️), but the cutest dang puzzle-solving interface that you could possibly imagine for such a thing 😍
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I'm delighted to make my @AvcxCryptic debut today with a variety cryptic called "City Blocks." Huge thanks to @fheaney & the test solvers for taming this beast of a puzzle!
If you like the looks of the sampler below, join up at avxwords.com/subscribe/ to get the full experience.
![AVCX CRYPTIC
November 17, 2022
"City Blocks" by Neville Fogarty
Difficulty: Easier than fixing Twitter
edited by Francis Heaney
[image of a partial barred grid; in particular, 8-Across has 4 squares and 1-Down is 5 squares]
Across
8 Ralph's entrance to home address
Down
1 At first, too stoned to order at KFC](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Fhw_P6HUYAAYtzR.png?name=orig)
ALT AVCX CRYPTIC November 17, 2022 "City Blocks" by Neville Fogarty Difficulty: Easier than fixing Twitter edited by Francis Heaney [image of a partial barred grid; in particular, 8-Across has 4 squares and 1-Down is 5 squares] Across 8 Ralph's entrance to home address Down 1 At first, too stoned to order at KFC
Submissions are now closed. Thanks to everyone who sent us something; we've got lots of clues to look through and we'll do our best to get back to you by early November!
AVCX Cryptics is open for clue submissions for the month of September, for puzzles to appear late 2022 and into 2023. Please send us your punniest puns and your wickedest wordplay! docs.google.com/document/d/1…
Just one more week to send us clues for our next crop of cryptics!
AVCX Cryptics is open for clue submissions for the month of September, for puzzles to appear late 2022 and into 2023. Please send us your punniest puns and your wickedest wordplay! docs.google.com/document/d/1…
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Alexis Viera's @AvcxCryptic this week is such a delightful puzzle - exciting entries, funny definitions and great surfaces!
Reminder: 2 weeks left to submit clues if you'd like to make a cryptic for AVCX!
AVCX Cryptics is open for clue submissions for the month of September, for puzzles to appear late 2022 and into 2023. Please send us your punniest puns and your wickedest wordplay! docs.google.com/document/d/1…