I especially enjoy when something in a clue will kick off a discussion of favorite anime or game or movie. Plus analysis of what makes a good cryptic clue and a space that allows experimentation in setting.
As a former math teacher, this clue is easy. Nothing cryptic about it. It's in the proper order but requires operations.
Mad Dog Cryptics #31 is now live. Sample clues:
Sign that magistrate is upset after shedding sad tear (6)
French vegetable beds behind hacienda walls and prim courtyard (8)
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Mad Dog Cryptics #31 (PDF, PUZ, Online) is now live. Sample clues:
Sign that magistrate is upset after shedding sad tear (6)
French vegetable beds behind hacienda walls and prim courtyard (8)
(No spoilers!)
maddogcryptics.com
My constructions were the epitome of inelegant brute force design but I still felt pride when they worked.
Mad Dog Mini #10 is now available in PDF, PUZ and online (Crosshare, MyCrossword) formats.
No spoilers.
Uncertain future is edgy yet appears in anime (7)
Bouncy boy heard approaching Santa's lap (7)
Maddogcryptics.com
Loved the definitions!!
Not sure but I could be Henri-adjacent in this puzzle.
I was happy to contribute a clue to this puzzle. An enjoyable experience.
Thoroughly enjoyed How to Get to Heaven from Belfast on Netflix. It's goofy and funny and Caoilfhionn Dunne is a revelation. (That's pronounced Kee-Lynn or Koi-Lynn depending on where you are in Ireland.)
And it links to the AI enabled $1,299 Towel dispenser I hope.
Don't forget #30
Name of show?
Hi, neighbor. The only dot separating us is Gnomoncryptics!!
I solved the 2/6/2026 New York Times Mini Crossword in 0.18!
A personal record. Nice to know that I will never do better for the rest of my days.
Find a way to get warm!! Just realized that's a dumb thing to say.
Kent State: Four Dead in Ohio, the graphic novel. Another turbulent time in US history
Win streak
Since Trump has done so much for Canada, shouldn't Mark present this award to him?
Will try
Fixed that one too. Thanks for taking the time to spot that.
This new tangled internet thing is really confusing!!
Aarrgghh!!!! Sounds of hair being torn from my head.
Fixed it. Thanks for pointing that out.
Mad Dog Cryptics #30 is now live.
PDF, PUZ,
Performing cosplay in ape costume creates the setting for Planet of the Apes (10)
To solve, go to Crosshare or MyCrossword or maddogcryptics.com
Wait! 13! The dog has plewds as well!
10 plewds. A new record.
This is definitely a fun solve with some very creative clues
Tommy Gooberville was disappointed when Steve Garvey lost his senate bid in California. He was hoping someone might replace him as dumbest person in the senate.
Second time this week getting a 2 off this starting word. Time to try something else now.
Wordle 1,659 2/6
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Finally!!!!
