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Hello and welcome to Crossword Spree by William Gee. This site has been designed purely for your crossword enjoyment and entertainment: nothing too complicated, nothing too simple; just the right mix to keep you intrigued!

Thursday, December 15, 2011

Dec. 16th - 31st, 2011

Here we are in December --- that wonderful month marking the end of our calendar year, as well as a time of special celebrations.  Beginning with Hanukkah, or the Festival of Lights, followed by Christmas, the commemoration of Christ's birth, and Kwanzaa, the observation of the importance of family, community and culture, the month culminates with New Year's Eve, the threshold for things yet to come.  This is a time of seasonal decorations, spiritual observations and reunions, featuring good food and drink, warm feelings, and giving and receiving of gifts.  The Yule season is a festive remembrance of times past and present, as well as an  anticipation of times ahead.  Enjoy the season!  Make this a December to remember.  And, when possible, take time to work a puzzle or two from this month's selection or the archives provided.  Happy Holidays!

12/31/11   It's New Year's Eve !
12/30/11   Have Words
12/29/11   On The Waiting List
12/28/11   Have An End In Sight
12/27/11   What Luck!
12/26/11   The Big Picture
12/25/11   The Christmas Promise
12/24/11   Christmas Eve Amenities
12/23/11   Heads Up!
12/22/11   Time For A Rest
12/21/11   It's A Hit !
12/20/11   Time To Perform
12/19/11   Cut It !
12/18/11   Holiday Preparations
12/17/11   Do You Mind?
12/16/11  Deal With It !






It's A Fact:
William Gee's crossword puzzles have now been played
in one-third of the nations in the world.
_________________________________

Remember, you can always do more of William Gee's crossword puzzles at
http://bestcrosswords.com where a new and different posting, not featured here
is available every 10 to 12 days on average as a guest constructor.
___________________________________






Thursday, December 1, 2011

Dec. 1st - 15th, 2011

Here we are in December --- that wonderful month marking the end of our calendar year, as well as a time of special celebrations.  Beginning with Hanukkah, or the Festival of Lights, followed by Christmas, the commemoration of Christ's birth, and Kwanzaa, the observation of the importance of family, community and culture, the month culminates with New Year's Eve, the threshold for things yet to come.  This is a time of seasonal decorations, spiritual observations and reunions, featuring good food and drink, warm feelings, and the giving and receiving of gifts.  The Yule season is a festive remembrance of times past and present, as well as an anticipation of times ahead.  Enjoy the season!  Make this a December to remember.  And, when possible, take time to work a puzzle or two from this month's selection or the archives provided.  Happy Holidays!

12/15/11   Head Lines
12/14/11   Call It A Day
12/13/11  Up, Up, And Away!
12/12/11   A Caroling We Shall Go
12/11/11   Out Of Sight !
12/10/11   Knock-Knock
12/09/11   Taking Sides
12/08/11   Fifty Percent
12/07/11   That's Life!
12/06/11  What's Your Stand?
12/05/11  Hold Your Horses!
12/04/11  Time To Face It
12/03/11  Struggles
12/02/11  Not Too Hard
12/01/11  It's Clear To Me






It's A Fact
William Gee's crossword puzzles have now been played
in one-third of the nations in the world.
__________________________________

Remember, you can always do more of William Gee's crossword puzzles at
http://bestcrosswords.com/ where a new and different posting, not featured here,
is available every 10 to 12 days, on average, as a guest constructor.
_____________________________________

Tuesday, November 15, 2011

Nov. 16th - 30th, 2011

November ---the threshold to the year end Holiday Season.  This is a time of preparation and of expectations for the busy weeks ahead, punctuated this month by Thanksgiving: that wonderful day of feasting, giving thanks for our blessings, and family get-togethers.  Enjoy the season!  And, when time permits, relax with a puzzle or two from this month's selection or visit the archives provided to the right.

11/30/11  Time Will Tell
11/29/11  Let's Take A Look
11/28/11  Easy Does It!
11/27/11  All Smiles
11/26/11  Sign In
11/25/11  Need Some Help?
11/24/11  Give A Call
11/23/11  Lighten Up!
11/22/11  Line Up!
11/21/11  Good Luck!
11/20/11  Almost There
11/19/11  Open Season
11/18/11  Fair Game
11/17/11  Make The Grade?
11/16/11  A Means To An End






It's A Fact
William Gee's crossword puzzles have now been played
in one-third of the nations in the world.
_________________________________

Remember, you can always do more of William Gee's crossword puzzles at
http://bestcrosswords.com/ where a new and different posting, not featured here,
is available every 10 to 12 days, on average, as a guest constructor.
___________________________________

Tuesday, November 1, 2011

Nov. 1st - 15th, 2011

November --- the threshold to the year end Holiday Season.  This is a time of preparation and of expectations for the busy weeks ahead, punctuated this month by Thanksgiving: that wonderful day of feasting, giving thanks for our blessings, and family get-togethers.  Enjoy the season!  And, when time permits, relax with a puzzle or two from this month's selection or visit the archives provided to the right.

11/15/11  Watch Your Step!
11/14/11  Play Time
11/13/11  High There!
11/12/11  Hardly Hazardous
11/11/11  A Done Deal
11/10/11  Man Oh Man!
11/09/11  It's All Over
11/08/11  Payday!
11/07/11  Sound Alikes
11/06/11  It's An Old Story
11/05/11  An Inside Story
11/04/11  Woof-Woof!
11/03/11  For The Time Being
11/02/11  In The Money
11/01/11  Fleet Of Foot?






It's A Fact
William Gee's crossword puzzles have now been played
in 25% of the total nations in the world.
__________________________________

Remember, you can always do more of William Gee's crossword puzzles at
http://bestcrosswords.com/ where a new and different posting, not featured here,
is available every 10 to 12 days, on average, as a guest constructor.
___________________________________



Saturday, October 15, 2011

Oct. 16th - 31st, 2011

October is the harbinger of change.  Indian Summer sets in briefly with warm days and crisp nights.  Trees put on their color extravaganza, an annual arboreal finale, as we begin to concentrate on creature comforts in preparation for the colder days ahead.  We celebrate Columbus Day and Halloween, perhaps while curled up by a crackling fire; an excellent setting for working on a few crossword puzzles.  Please click below for a current selection or browse the archives listed to the right with more than 400 additional choices for your puzzling pleasure.

10/21/11  Halloween Happenings
10/30/11  Look Out Below!
10/29/11  A Night To Remember
10/28/11  Don't "Overlook" This One!
10/27/11  Wanna Bet?
10/26/11  In Need Of Air
10/25/11  Succeeding
10/24/11  You've Gotta Have Heart
10/23/11  B-r-r-r-r!
10/22/11  All In A Day's Work?
10/21/11  Chat Time
10/20/11  Childhood Winter Memories
10/19/11  Give Me A Call
10/18/11  Way Up There
10/17/11  Great Expectations
10/16/11  No Uncertainty Here!







It's A Fact
William Gee's crossword puzzles have now been played
in 25% of the total number of nations in the world.
__________________________________________

Remember, you can always do more of William Gee's crossword puzzles at
http://bestcrosswords.com/ where a new and different posting, not featured here,
is available every 10 to 12 days as a guest constructor.
____________________________________________


 

Saturday, October 1, 2011

Oct. 1st - 15th, 2011

October is the harbinger of change.  Indian Summer sets in briefly with warm days and crisp nights.  Trees put on their color extravaganza, an annual arboreal finale, as we begin to concentrate on creature comforts in preparation for the colder days ahead.  We celebrate Columbus Day and Halloween, perhaps while curled up by a crackling fire; an excellent setting for working a few crossword puzzles.  Please click below for a current selection or browse the archives listed to the right with more than 400 additional choices for your puzzling pleasure.

10/15/11  ASAP
10/14/11  Face The Music
10/13/11  It's Vexing
10/12/11  Give It A Go
10/11/11  Get In The Game
10/10/11  What's Up Doc?
10/09/11  Have An Effect
10/08/11  A Shade Of Blue?
10/07/11  Tick-Tock
10/06/11  Better Than Better
10/05/11  Shifting Gears?
10/04/11  May-Be
10/03/11  The Power Of A Smile
10/02/11  It's A Deal!
10/01/11  I've Got A Secret








It's A Fact
William Gee's crossword puzzles have now been played
in more than 25% of the total number of nations in the world.
___________________________________________________

Remember, you can always do more of William Gee's crossword puzzles at
http://bestcrosswords.com/ where a new and different posting, not featured here,
is available every 10 to 12 days as a guest constructor.
____________________________________________________


 




Thursday, September 15, 2011

Sept. 16th - 30th, 2011

Here we are once again facing the end of Summer in the northern hemisphere.  Soon night-time temperatures will begin to cool and the leaves will rehearse their spectacular and colorful end of season show.  It is harvest time, the kids are back in school, and football season looms.  We celebrate Labor Day and begin to think about wrapping up outdoor seasonal interests.  Also this month we make the subtle segue into Fall.  Soon we will be spending more time indoors and pursuing our favorite indoor activities.  Make certain that one of these pursuits is your daily mental exercises with a crossword puzzle or two.  We offer our newest challenges below, but include nearly 400 additional choices in the archives listed to the right.  Happy puzzling!

09/30/11  It's Clear Cut
09/29/11  It's A Stretch
09/28/11  'Round & 'Round We Go!
09/27/11  It's Fall
09/26/11  Not Bad!
09/25/11  Behind You!
09/24/11  Home Sweet Home
09/23/11  Take A Breather
09/22/11  Water, Water Everywhere .....
09/21/11  I'll Say!
09/20/11  A Time Of Day
09/19/11  Play It Again
09/18/11  Think About It
09/17/11  What Atlas Shrugged
09/16/11  Speak Up!






It's A Fact
William Gee's crossword puzzles have now been played
in 25% of the total  number of nations in the world.
__________________________________________

Remember, you can always do more of William Gee's crossword puzzles at
http://bestcrosswords.com/ where a new and different posting, not featured here,
is available every 10 to 12 days as a guest constructor.
___________________________________________

William Gee's latest post to the BestCrosswords site is dated 09/27/11.
Check it out!

Thursday, September 1, 2011

Sept. 1st - 15th, 2011

Here we are once again facing the end of Summer in the northern hemisphere.  Soon night-time temperatures will begin to cool and the leaves will rehearse their spectacular and colorful end of season show.  It is harvest time, the kids are back in school, and football season looms.  We celebrate Labor Day and begin to think about wrapping up outdoor seasonal interests.  Also this month we make the subtle segue into Fall.  Soon we will be spending more time indoors and pursuing our favorite indoor activities.  Make certain that one of these pursuits is your daily mental exercises with a crossword puzzle or two.  We offer our newest challenges below, but include nearly 400 additional choices in the archives listed to the right.  Happy puzzling!

09/15/11  Lend A Hand
09/14/11  H2O Idioms
09/13/11  Space Is .....
09/12/11  Makes Sense!
09/11/11  What's The Connection?
09/10/11  Open Your Eyes
09/09/11  It's Party Time!
09/08/11  Know Your Place
09/07/11  One Direction To Head
09/06/11  Let's Face It!
09/05/11  Labor Day
09/04/11  Time To Go?
09/03/11  Think Things Out
09/02/11  A Deep Subject
09/01/11  Take A Hike!






It's A Fact
William Gee's crossword puzzles have now been played
in 25% of the total number of nations in the world.
__________________________________________

Remember, you  can always do more of William Gee's crossword puzzles at
http://bestcrosswords.com/ where a new and different posting, not featured here,
is available every 10 to 12 days as a guest constructor.
___________________________________________

William Gee's latest post to the BestCrosswords site is dated 09/09/11.
Check it out!

Monday, August 15, 2011

Aug. 16th - 31st, 2011

Named by the Romans to honor their emperor Augustus, August represents the height of summer in the temperate zones of the northern hemisphere.  Although the longest days of the year have passed, the hottest days remain.  Strangely, it is the only month of the calendar year not to have a national U.S. holiday.  The Anglo-Saxons referred to August as "Weod monath" or "Weed month" because it is the period when plant growth is most active.  It also represents one of the busiest tourism months and a time when most workers enjoy a vacation.  Away or at home, remember to find a cool spot, spread out, and enjoy your daily crossword puzzles.

08/31/11  Good Day!
08/30/11  It's Playtime
08/29/11  Nostalgia?
08/28/11  How Big Is Big?
08/27/11  Seeing Stars
08/26/11  The In Thing
08/25/11  It's Of The Essence
08/24/11  Huff & Puff
08/23/11  Taking Care Of Business
08/22/11  Eco-friendly?
08/21/11  It's All A Dream
08/20/11  Making Changes?
08/19/11  C'mon In! 
08/18/11  The World According To Arp?
08/17/11  Fairy Tale Characters
08/16/11  Give A Hand





It's A Fact:
William Gee's crossword puzzles have now been played
in 25% of the total number of nations in the world.
_________________________________________

Remember, you can always do more of William Gee's crossword puzzles by visiting
http://bestcrosswords.com/ where a new and different posting, not featured here,
is available every 10 to 12 days as  a guest constructor.
__________________________________________


 




Monday, August 1, 2011

Aug. 1st - 15th, 2011

Named by the Romans to honor their emperor Augustus, August represents the height of summer in the temperate zones of the northern hemisphere.  Although the longest days of the year have passed, the hottest days remain.  Strangely, it is the only month of the calendar year not to have a national U.S. holiday.  The Anglo-Saxons referred to August as "Weod Monath" or "Weed Month" because it is the period when plant growth is most active.  It also represents one of the busiest tourism months and a time when most workers enjoy a vacation.  Away or at home, remember to find a cool spot, spread out, and enjoy your daily crossword puzzles.

08/15/11  Ring True
08/14/11  On The Money
08/13/11  In A Bad Way
08/12/11  Beep, Beep!
08/11/11  It's Late!
08/10/11  Tri, Tri & Tri Again
08/09/11  Now What?
08/08/11  Time And Time Again
08/07/11  In Need Of Direction?
08/06/11  A Ticklish Subject
08/05/11  Circus Sights
08/04/11  Rolling Along
08/03/11  Some Bad Words
08/02/11  Just One Word
08/01/11  Watch Your Speed!







It's A Fact

William Gee's crossword puzzles have now been played
in 25% of the total number of nations in the world.
__________________________________________

Remember, you can always do more of William Gee's crossword puzzles by visiting
http://bestcrosswords.com/ where a new and different posting, not featured here,
is available every 10 to 12 days as a guest constructor.
____________________________________________

William Gee's latest post to the BestCrosswords site is dated 08/10/11.
Check it out!

Friday, July 15, 2011

July 16th - 31st, 2011

July has arrived, and with it the second half of our year begins.  Named for Julius Caesar, it once was the fifth month of the year, but was moved to become our seventh month and acquired an extra day!  In the northern hemisphere it begins the hottest season, known familiarly as "the dog days of summer".  It also represents a relatively drier time of year with flowers in abundance that crave the warmth.  Beyond being "National Hot Dog Month", July is undoubtedly best recognized in the U.S. by the celebration of Independence Day on the 4th of the month, with fireworks displays, family picnics and barbeques, baseball, and time away from work at favorite leisure spots.  As you enjoy the summer activities, remember to squeeze in some time for your mental exercises and crossword puzzles.  These are a great way to start a day at breakfast or end a day after supper.  Happy puzzling!

07/31/11  Drop A Line?
07/30/11  Chances Are
07/29/11  A Bird In Hand
07/28/11  Talk The Talk
07/27/11  Change The Subject
07/26/11  A Hairy Experience
07/25/11  It's Not Easy!
07/24/11  Just A Thought
07/23/11  A Matter Of Time
07/22/11  Greetings Around The World
07/21/11  What A Blow!
07/20/11  It's A Deep Subject
07/19/11  More Than Once
07/18/11  Called It Quits
07/17/11  Parisian Sights
07/16/11  Need A Hand?





It's A Fact:
William Gee's crossword puzzles have now been played
in 25% of the total number of nations in the world.
___________________________________________

Remember, you can always do more of William Gee's crossword puzzles by visiting http://bestcrosswords.com/ where a new and different posting, not featured here, is available every 10 to 12 days as a guest instructor.
____________________________________________



Friday, July 1, 2011

July 1st - 15th, 2011

July has arrived, and with it the second half of our year begins.  Named for Julius Caesar, it once was the fifth month of the year, but was moved to become our seventh month and acquired an extra day!  In the northern hemisphere it begins the hottest season, known familiarly as "the dog days of summer".  It also represents a relatively drier time of year with flowers in abundance that crave the warmth.  Beyond being "National Hot Dog Month", July is undoubtedly best recognized in the U.S. by the celebration of Independence Day on the 4th of the month, with fireworks displays, family picnics and barbeques, baseball, and time away from work at favorite leisure spots.  As you enjoy the summer activities, remember to squeeze in some time for your mental exercises and crossword puzzles.  These are a great way to start a day at breakfast or end a day after supper.  Happy puzzling!

07/15/11  "Come, Set A Spell"
07/14/11  Now That's An Idea!
07/13/11  Appetizing
07/12/11  Accessories
07/11/11  What Are The Odds?
07/10/11  Man's Best Friend?
07/09/11  Which Do You Mean?
07/08/11  Winning Ways?
07/07/11  Relationships
07/06/11  Vexations
07/05/11  Hot Times
07/04/11  Independence Day
07/03/11  Earthy Sayings
07/02/11  Gizmos
07/01/11  "Pro" They Are Not
















Remember, you can always do more of William Gee's crossword puzzles by visiting http://bestcrosswords.com/ where a new and different posting, not featured here, is available every 10 to 12 days as a guest constructor.

Wednesday, June 15, 2011

June 16th - 30th, 2011

June signals the approach of mid-year and the beginning of Summer in the northern hemisphere.  It is the end of the school year for many students or the end of a study program and graduation, plus it heralds the beginning of the traditional vacation season between Memorial Day and Labor Day in the United States.  Named for the Roman goddess Juno, known as the goddess of marriage, this month is looked upon as the best for couples to tie the knot!  We look forward to more daylight hours as the longest day approaches in the northern hemisphere and delight in the abundance of greenery and flowers, especially the roses.  Major holidays this month are Flag Day and Father's Day.  Enjoy the season and remember to continue playing daily crossword puzzles for better mental health, as well as the entertainment factor.

06/30/11  What's Up?
06/29/11  It's All About Money
06/28/11  A Change Of Pace
06/27/11  A Waiting Game
06/26/11  Here Kitty, Kitty
06/25/11  Picture This
06/24/11  Let's Get Down To It
06/23/11  "Tre" Words
06/22/11  On The Ball
06/21/11  It's Awl-right!
06/20/11  It's The Altitude
06/19/11  A Whole Lot Of Trouble
06/18/11  Testing, Testing ...._
06/17/11  The Home Stretch
06/16/11  A Real Downer
















Remember, you can always play more of William Gee's crossword puzzles by visiting http://bestcrosswords.com/ where a new and different posting, not featured here, is available every 10 t0 12 days as a guest constructor.

Wednesday, June 1, 2011

June 1st - 15th, 2011

June signals the approach of mid-year and the beginning of Summer in the northern hemisphere.  It is the end of the school year for many students or the end of a study program and graduation, plus it heralds the beginning of the traditional vacation season between Memorial Day and Labor Day in the United States.  Named for the Roman goddess Juno, known as the goddess of marriage, this month is looked upon as the best for couples to tie the knot!  We look forward to more daylight hours as the longest day approaches in the northern hemisphere and delight in the abundance of greenery and flowers, especially the roses.  Major holidays this month are Flag Day and Father's Day.  Enjoy the season and remember to continue playing daily crossword puzzles for better mental health, as well as the entertainment factor.

06/15/11  It's Getting Late
06/14/11  It May Be A Stretch
06/13/11  Ante Up!
06/12/11  The Eyes Have It
06/11/11  Tell Me A Story
06/10/11  Need A Tailor?
06/09/11  Nothing New
06/08/11  Making It Work
06/07/11  The World Of Arp
06/06/11  Put 'Em Up!
06/05/11  "Mini" Things
06/04/11  Fore!
06/03/11  On A Tear
06/02/11  Retainers?
06/01/11  In Arrears?

















Remember, you can always do more of William Gee's crossword puzzles by visiting http://bestcrosswords.com/ where a new and different posting, not featured here, is available every 10 to 12 days as a guest constructor.

Saturday, May 14, 2011

May 16th - 31st, 2011

May, generally, is one of he most beautiful months in the northern hemisphere; with any traces of ice and snow mostly gone.  Named for Maia, the Roman goddess of Spring and growth, May is the harbinger of sprouting gardens, blooming wild flowers, the greening of trees and grasses, the building of birds' nests and our desire to spend more time outdoors.  Holidays celebrated during the month include Cinco de Mayo, the Kentucky Derby, Mother's Day, Armed Forces Day, and concludes with Memorial Day.  Take time to enjoy this gentler season as well as work in time for some crossword puzzles.  Breakfast is the perfect time to stimulate your mental faculties, but you may prefer to defer playing until there is time to relax at day's end.  Either way, check out the daily offerings below, and, if not a regular player, browse the archives to the right for hundreds more puzzles to do.

05/31/11  Again & Again & Again!
05/30/11  A Long Way Off
05/29/11  Weather Matters
05/28/11  Three Little Words
05/27/11  Three B's
05/26/11  The Opposition
05/25/11  Seuss Fest
05/24/11  Where It's "Att"
05/23/11  Too Two
05/22/11  4s
05/21/11  Getting Testy
05/20/11  Where Does It Itch?
05/19/11  Par For The Course
05/18/11  Tea Time
05/17/11  Not "Fer"
05/16/11  Low Blow
















Remember, you can always do more of  William Gee's crossword puzzles by visiting http://bestcrosswords.com/ where a new and different offering, not featured here, is available every 10 to 12 days as a guest constructor.

Sunday, May 1, 2011

May 1st - 15th, 2011

May, generally, is one of the most beautiful months in the northern hemisphere; with any traces of ice and snow mostly gone.  Named for Maia, the Roman goddess of Spring and growth, May is the harbinger of sprouting gardens, blooming wild flowers, the greening of trees and grasses, the building of birds' nests and our desire to spend more time outdoors.  Holidays celebrated during the month include Cinco de Mayo, the Kentucky Derby, Mother's Day, Armed Forces Day, and concludes with Memorial Day.  Take time to enjoy this gentler season as well as work in time for some crossword puzzles.  Breakfast is the perfect time to stimulate your mental faculties, but you may prefer to defer playing until there is time to relax at day's end.  Either way, check out the daily offerings below, and, if not a regular player, browse the archives to the right for hundreds more puzzles to do.

05/15/11  Big!
05/14/11  Who's In There?
05/13/11  Classic Musicals
05/12/11  Contradictions
05/11/11  One Way Or Another
05/10/11  It's A Small World
05/09/11  What's "Opp" Doc?
05/08/11  What's Left?
05/07/11  Face It
05/06/11  It's All Right
05/05/11  Pur-fect!
05/04/11  Getting Things Done
05/03/11  Different Routes
05/02/11  Do It Again Sam!
05/01/11  Here's The Dirt

















Remember, you can always do more of William Gee's crossword puzzles by visiting http://bestcrosswords.com/ where a new and different posting, not featured here, is available every 10 to 12 days as a guest constructor.

William Gee's latest post to the BestCrosswords site is dated 05/14/11.  Check it out!

Friday, April 15, 2011

Apr. 16th - 30th, 2011

The first full month of Spring, April ushers in a welcomed time of change.  From the Latin "aperire" meaning "to open", it is a time when trees and flowers burst forth in the northern hemisphere, birds return and the bees and butterflies are busy.  It is planting time, pro baseball season begins, thoughts turn to Spring cleaning and yard work, plus it is a time for some leisure in appreciated warm sunshine.  April opens with April Fool's Day, celebrated world-wide as a day of jokes and general foolishness.  It is the month that also commemorates Passover, celebrates Easter and hosts Arbor Day, the annual event geared toward a consciousness for reforestation.  As you enjoy this season of less confinement and the onset of more outdoor activities, don't forget to take a few moments now and then to do a crossword puzzle or two, which is a great way to exercise your mental faculties.

04/30/11  Let's Get It On!
04/29/11  Transitions
04/28/11  Fill E___R Up!
04/27/11  Stir Something Up
04/26/11  Abracadabra!
04/25/11  Have A Ball!
04/24/11  Easter Time
04/23/11  Pure Art
04/22/11  A "Con" Job
04/21/11  Where's The Ball?
04/20/11  Here's The Low-Down
04/19/11  On The Up & Up
04/18/11  There We Go!
04/17/11  Here We Come
04/16/11  As If I Care!




















Remember, you can always do more of William Gee's crossword puzzles by visiting http://bestcrosswords.com/ where a new and different posting, not featured here, is available every 10 to 12 days as a guest constructor.

Friday, April 1, 2011

Apr. 1st - Apr. 15th, 2011

The first full month of Spring, April ushers in a welcomed time of change.  From the Latin "aperire" meaning "to open", it is a time when trees and flowers burst forth in the northern hemisphere, birds return and the bees and butterflies are busy.  It is planting time, pro baseball season begins, thoughts turn to Spring cleaning and yard work, plus it is a time for some leisure in appreciated warm sunshine.  April opens with April Fool's Day, celebrated world-wide as a day of jokes and general foolishness.  It is the month that also commemorates Passover, celebrates Easter and hosts Arbor Day, the annual event geared toward a consciousness for reforestation. As you enjoy this season of less confinement and the onset of more outdoor activities, don't forget to take a few moments now and then to do a crossword puzzle or two, which is a great way to exercise and energize your mental faculties.

04/15/11  Common Idioms
04/14/11  1, 2, 3, 4
04/13/11  Where's Noah?
04/12/11  "Aft" Words
04/11/11  "Fore" Words
04/10/11  Stackables
04/09/11  Red Letter Days
04/08/11  Twinkle, Twinkle
04/07/11  Don't Do That!
04/06/11  Some Hot Items
04/05/11  Weather Or Not
04/04/11  "Con" Words
04/03/11  "Pro" Words
04/02/11  The Time Of Our Lives
04/01/11  Taking Chances


















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Tuesday, March 15, 2011

Mar. 16th - 31st, 2011

Welcome to March: the herald of Spring.  This is the month that "comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb" (hopefully).  This is a time when animals end their hibernation, plants and trees come back to life, and the sap begins to flow.  Originally the first month on the Roman calendar, it is named for Mars, the god of war, undoubtedly because it represents a period of unsettled weather.  The major holiday celebrated in March is St. Patrick's Day, in commemoration of the Irish priest who became the patron saint of Ireland.  This month, in the northern hemisphere, we look forward to the softer days to come and the return to outdoor activities, shedding heavy clothing, and enjoying more sunshine again.  Either inside or out, remember to reserve a few moments to do a puzzle or two from time to time.  This month's selections appear below, or you can choose from the many prior puzzles in the archives listed to the right.

03/31/11  Down On One's Luck
03/30/11  In The Cards
03/29/11  Put The Brakes On
03/28/11  What's Wrong With You?
03/27/11  Often Misspelled Words
03/26/11  Illustrations
03/25/11  Add It All Up
03/24/11  Contrast And Comparison
03/23/11  Pluses
03/22/11  Sequences
03/21/11  Strictly Business
03/20/11  Give It A Toss
03/19/11  Poultry Business
03/18/11  No, No, No!
03/17/11  An In Thing
03/16/11  All At Sea


















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Monday, March 7, 2011

Mar. 1st - 15th, 2011

Welcome to March: the herald of Spring. This is the month that "comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb" (hopefully).  This is a time when animals end their hibernation, plants and trees come back to life, and the sap begins to flow.  Originally the first month on the Roman calendar, it is named for Mars, the god of war, undoubtedly because it represents a period of unsettled weather.  The major holiday celebrated in March is St. Patrick's Day, in commemoration of the Irish priest who became the patron saint of Ireland.  This month, in the northern hemisphere, we look forward to the softer days to come and the return to outdoor activities, shedding heavy clothing, and enjoying more sunshine again.  Either inside or out, remember to reserve a few moments to do a puzzle or two from time to time.  This month's selections appear below, or you can chose from the many prior puzzles in the archives listed to the right.

03/15/11  Now Which Is It?
03/14/11  What's The Matter?
03/13/11  Comic Strips Now And Then II
03/12/11  The Live Long Day
03/11/11  Just Say Yes
03/10/11  Being Assertive
03/09/11  In Agreement
03/08/11  Oxymoron Fun
03/07/11  Which Is It?
03/06/11  Comic Strips Now And Then
03/05/11  Ups And Downs
03/04/11  Here's A Poser!
03/03/11  Money Matters
03/02/11  Striving
03/01/11  Honest And Just


















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Tuesday, February 15, 2011

Feb. 16th - 28th, 2011

February, together with January, were the last two months to be added to the Roman calendar, since Romans originally considered Winter a "monthless" period.  Today we know February as the shortest month, with only 28 or 29 days, depending on leap year.  But, at certain intervals in history it had been shorter still with only 23, 24 or 27 days!  During the month we observe Groundhog Day, Valentine's Day, Chinese New Year, Presidents' Day, and, all month long, celebrate Black History Month.  In the northern hemisphere, we look for moderating temperatures and the return of Spring, while in the southern hemisphere, just the opposite: a turn toward Autumn and cooler weather.  In either hemisphere we encourage you to spend some leisure time solving a crossword puzzle or two.  It's good for the mind!  Enjoy this month's offerings and also visit the archives when time permits.

02/28/11   Unpleasantries
02/27/11   Recklessness
02/26/11   Windy?
02/25/11   Let's Talk
02/24/11   Rub-A-Dub-Dub
02/23/11   A Good Guy
02/22/11   It Matters
02/21/11   Timely Things
02/20/11   What's Your Take?
02/19/11   Things To Make
02/18/11   Arrogance
02/17/11   Traveling
02/16/11   All Over 

















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Tuesday, February 1, 2011

Feb. 1st - 15th, 2011

February, together with January, were the last two months to be added to the Roman calendar, since Romans originally considered Winter a "monthless" period.  Today we know February as the shortest month, with only 28 or 29 days, depending on leap year.  But, at certain intervals in history it had been shorter still with only 23, 24 or 27 days!  During February we observe Groundhog Day, Valentine's Day, Chinese New Year, Presidents' Day, and all month long celebrate Black History Month.  In the northern hemisphere we look for moderating temperatures and the return of Spring, while in the southern hemisphere, just the opposite: a turn towards Autumn and cooler weather.  In either hemisphere we encourage you to spend some leisure time solving a crossword puzzle or two.  It's good for the mind!  Enjoy this month's offerings and also visit the archives when time permits.

02/15/11  Awesome
02/14/11  Valentine's Day
02/13/11  Do Your Thing
02/12/11  Cry Me A River
02/11/11  Things You Might Want To Get
02/10/11  Wishy-Washy
02/09/11   D x 10
02/08/11  Where's My Pogo Stick?
02/07/11  Purchases
02/06/11  Just Desserts
02/05/11  Uncomfortable Situations
02/04/11  Thar She Blows!
02/03/11  From Beginning To End
02/02/11  Hardly Enthusiastic
02/01/11  A-E-I-O-U




















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Saturday, January 15, 2011

Jan. 16th - 31st, 2011

January is, very appropriately, the threshold to a new year; so named after the Roman god Janus, often referred to as the "Lord of Beginnings".  He was always pictured with a face that looked backwards and forwards at the same time.  Thus, January is a time of reflection and new resolution, a time of building on the post and planning the future.  We hope this new beginning ushers in a period of opportunities and accomplishments for each of our puzzle solvers and that you will be blessed with health and happiness.  Happy New Year!

01/31/11  "Auto" Things
01/30/11  High And Mighty
01/29/11  Which Way Is It?
01/28/11  Win, Place or Show
01/27/11  Travel Time?
01/26/11  Initials
01/25/11  Business Terms
01/24/11  Taking Wing
01/23/11  This Is Math?
01/22/11  Down On The Farm
01/21/11  Be An Angel
01/20/11  Being Picky
01/19/11  Time For Dessert?
01/18/11  Animal Behavior
01/17/11  Sitting Pretty
01/16/11  Something Is Fishy



















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Saturday, January 1, 2011

Jan. 1st - 15th, 2011

January is, quite appropriately, the threshold to the new year; so named after the Roman god Janus, often referred to as the "Lord of Beginnings".  He was always pictured with a face that looked backwards and forwards at the same time.  Thus, January is a time of reflection and new resolution, a time of building on the past and planning for the future.  We hope this new beginning ushers in a period of opportunities and accomplishments for each of our puzzle players and that you will be blessed with good health and happiness.  Happy New Year!

01/15/11  Encore Required
01/14/11  Not Apropos
01/13/11  Words Of Wisdom
01/12/11  What's The Forecast?
01/11/11  Finding Fault
01/10/11  Triple Vowels
01/09/11  All Thumbs
01/08/11  An Educational Thing
01/07/11  Take It Or Leave It
01/06/11  Carpentry Needs
01/05/11  Over And Under
01/04/11  Things Possessed
01/03/11  Seafood
01/02/11  Parts Are Parts
01/01/11  Happy New Year!  




















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