puzzle #88: i was talking (themeless)

October 15, 2024

Ada Nicolle

test-solved by will nediger
PUZ / PDF / SOLUTION

New themeless! Not much to say about this one, other than I’m very happy with my 1-Across clue here. Not often do I start a puzzle at the very top, but when I do, I make sure to start off strong.

Random cool life update: I was an entry in a crossword puzzle! I’m incredibly grateful to both Paolo and Kelsey, who allowed me to grace the grid in a recent Atlantic midi. It’s weird being on the other side of crossword name-dropping, but my heart could not be happier. Thank you!!!

You’ll be seeing a lot more of me on this blog pretty soon, as I’ve embarked on a pretty big project that’s coming out shortly. I won’t reveal too much at the moment, but if you’re a longtime solver of my puzzles, you probably have some idea about what’s in store. In the meantime, I have a few more puzzles to post on here before then.

Enjoy the puz! Also: feel free to share the link and comment below if you like the puzzle; I finally figured out how to stop all those pesky bots from overwhelming the comments section with spam. Also, check out my Patreon!
– Ada

2 responses to “puzzle #88: i was talking (themeless)”

riotblob

October 28, 2024

oh my goodness, that 1A clue is incredible!! and this was a fun puzzle all over. the SW was the thinkiest area for me with 35D, 37D and 41A — and a really cool angle 54A, which while not at all an unfamiliar entry to me did take some pondering before I realised what it could be!

excited for the what’s-in-store~

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1. Ada Nicolle
  
  October 29, 2024
  
  omg thank you so much!!! this puzzle started with 1-across and its clue! starting at 1-across is not usually how i construct puzzles, but once i came up with the clue, i knew i wanted it there. also: the SW was *def* the trickiest section. thanks for solving!!
  
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