Hi! I’m Ada Nicolle, and I construct crosswords because it makes me feel all warm and fuzzy inside. I post a themeless puzzle weekly on my Patreon Luckystreak Xwords+, but I still try to update this blog as often as I can. My puzzles have also been published in the New York Times, the Atlantic, Universal, Daily POP, and other venues you can find on the “more puzzles” page.

I focus primarily on pop culture and fresh fill driven themeless puzzles, reflecting modern trends and Gen Z culture. I like to represent people that don’t often get the spotlight in mainstream crossword puzzles, and I figure crosswords are more fun when they feel like they were written by a person living in the present moment. (If you’re interested in keeping up to date with my personal “seed entry” list, a big driving force in my output, check the link in this website’s menu.)

If you wanna collab, say hi, seek advice, ask about commissions, or anything else, shoot an e-mail to [email protected]!

In the media:

“Meet Xtra’s new crossword constructor Ada Nicolle“, Dec 14 2022, Xtra Magazine
“Why does the world love crosswords?“, Sept. 16, 2023, BBC’s Pick of the World