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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24 Feb 2022
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:
avxwords.com/wp-content/uplo…
(Sorry, I've just been told there *was* a better time; it was April 8, 1968: nymag.com/article/2019/03/st…)
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15 Apr 2024
Reminder that we're still open for submissions this month. We'd love to see some new constructors in the lineup!
31 Mar 2024
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…
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31 Mar 2024
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…
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9 Nov 2023
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/
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12 Oct 2023
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/
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29 Sep 2023
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…
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24 Sep 2023
Just a week left to get your submissions in! We'd love to see cryptics from newer constructors -- please send us your clues!
5 Sep 2023
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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20 Sep 2023
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!
5 Sep 2023
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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5 Sep 2023
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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11 Sep 2023
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!
5 Sep 2023
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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15 Mar 2023
We're halfway through our submission period. If you're thinking about it, we'd love to see what you've got!
1 Mar 2023
AVCX Cryptic submissions are OPEN for the month of March! Send us some clues! Tell your friends! docs.google.com/document/d/1…
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1 Mar 2023
AVCX Cryptic submissions are OPEN for the month of March! Send us some clues! Tell your friends! docs.google.com/document/d/1…
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4 Jan 2023
@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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AVCX Cryptic retweeted
19 Dec 2022
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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AVCX Cryptic retweeted
17 Nov 2022
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]
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8 Ralph's entrance to home address
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1 At first, too stoned to order at KFC](https://venexa.site/media/Fhw_P6HUYAAYtzR.png)
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
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1 Oct 2022
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!
5 Sep 2022
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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23 Sep 2022
Just one more week to send us clues for our next crop of cryptics!
5 Sep 2022
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!
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15 Sep 2022
Reminder: 2 weeks left to submit clues if you'd like to make a cryptic for AVCX!
5 Sep 2022
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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