Showing Some Skin - Themeless #9

 Hello!

Recently came across one of my favorite clues of all time.

I was reading through Natan Last's new book (Across the Universe - great read!), and each chapter starts with (presumably) one of his favorite crossword clues. One of these clues was [Drag to court], from an Erik Agard blog puzzle (feat. Paolo Pasco). You might've realized this clue happens to be in my grid (at 13-Across), too.

I ended up using the same answer in my grid when filling, and as I was writing clues I realized I could never write a better clue for it than [Drag to court].

So, I've decided to use it as an homage to Erik and to hopefully give solvers that haven't seen it the opportunity to crack it for themselves.

Here's the link to the Erik's puzzle with that clue - check it out!

http://gluttonforpun.blogspot.com/2017/12/puzzle-259-themeless-81-with-paolo-pasco.html

Constructed by Jack Scherban with the free crossword puzzle generator from Amuse Labs

Total Dumpster Fire

 Hello!

Loved making this midi (11x11) and may try to make more of these in the future to sprinkle in between my full-sized puzzles - especially if it means uploading more!

This one was a part of my application to be a constructor for Lil AVCX, an indie crossword outlet with a focus on midis, but unfortunately I got rejected. Still, very happy with how this turned out and I think it deserves a spot on the blog.

Hope you enjoy!

Created by Application using the free cross word generator from Amuse Labs

We're Not in the Ocean Anymore, Toto - Themeless #7

 Even though 37-Across was certainly my seed entry for this one, I'm very happy about 1-Across making it in. I got a bit diabolical with my cluing on it, as I've used the exact same clue [Flying fish?] in a previous puzzle (#4) and with a completely different answer. This puzzle's title is also a bit of a hint, so I hope it isn't too tricky! (pdf, solution)

(edit) - I was just made aware of a typo in the answer for 12-Down - heads up for that and my apologies!

Created by Jack Scherban using PuzzleMe's crossword maker

Blowing Up Your Speakers - Themeless #6

As a huge Scott Pilgrim fan, I was super excited to use 1-Down as my seed entry. This title doesn't just feel like a fitting descriptor for listening to 1-Down's music, but also literally describes several music fight scenes in the movie - hope you enjoy! (pdf, solution)

Constructed by Jack Scherban with the free cross word generator from Amuse Labs

Another Man's Treasure - Themeless #5

Hello! This puzzle was a NYT rejection due in part to, according to them, overused entries like 27- and 28-Down(?!). I chose the title to reference those entries, and to also honor part of the construction process - finding underused phrases like 27- and 28-Down, and recycling them into something beautiful in a crossword grid.

Hope you enjoy this one! (pdf, solution)

Constructed by Jack Scherban using the cross word builder from Amuse Labs

Something's Fishy - Themeless #4

 This title feels like an accurate description for 21-Down ... in more ways than one. Hope you enjoy - let me know what you think in the comments! (pdf, png solution)

Made by Jack Scherban with the online cross word builder from Amuse Labs

Phantom of the Nightclub - Themeless #3

 The title of this puzzle is what I would call a 6-Down about a 26-Down. Hope you enjoy! :) (pdf, png solution)

Constructed by Jack Scherban using the crossword creator from Amuse Labs