no-skips november day 8
In 2021, I attempted to post a new crossword everyday in an event I dubbed “NaCroWriMo.” Unfortunately, I was not able to complete this event and, as a result, I have carried that shame ever since. That is until this month.
For every day in November this year, I’m posting a new crossword puzzle in an endeavour I’m now calling “No-Skips November.” Some of these puzzles are themeless, some are themed, some were even constructed before November, but it doesn’t matter: I’m not skipping a single day on this blog. I’m posting a new crossword. Every day. For a month.
This is also an effort to drive subscriptions to my Patreon, which is the best way to support me directly! My Patreon ensures that I’m able to sustain myself financially during months with less puzzle work, so I can spend more time making the puzzles you enjoy. Subscribers get a new themeless puzzle every week, and Inner Circle members typically get an extra 3-4 puzzles per month.
Today’s puzzle is a collaboration with no other than puzzler and close friend Jenna LaFleur! She’s one of my favourite people to hang out with, and the person you’ll find me most often next to at a puzzle tournament. We talk all the time about making more puzzles together, so it makes me really happy when a puzzle like this comes together :3 Here’s what she has to say:
this puzzle started out when i mentioned the entry at 22A, and ada replied that it would form a great minitheme with 30A. i asked her if she would want to collab and make that idea a reality, and from there the whole thing was gridded and clued super quickly.
i always love getting to collab with ada. she’s one of the best constructors doing it right now, and i’m honored to consider her a close friend as well. ily bestie <3
-j.l.
I love you too, bestie!!!
In personal news, Stan is adjusting very well to his new home! He is the most baby to ever live, look at him:
Today’s music, courtesy of Jenna:
Enjoy the puz! Also: feel free to share the link, comment below if you like the puzzle, and check out my Patreon!
– Ada
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