First Word Is Themes

May 30
1 min

Themed #90 - Dog Training

I think I formulated this idea around the time we got Seven, or at least were thinking about getting a dog and conducting some training....

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Brian Gubin

May 16
1 min

Themed # 89 - Repair

I worked on this one for a while with some different reveal phrases as opposed to a single word. I probably could have reworked it with...

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Brian Gubin

Apr 4
1 min

Themed #84 - Team Openers

I was supposed to publish a themeless puzzle this week but when I realized it was MLB opening week I audibled. I threw together this...

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Brian Gubin

Jan 24
1 min

Themed #75 - You Need To Calm Down

Another puzzle inspired by my muse, Taylor Swift. I didn't use any reveal or indication of theme answers but the title makes it pretty...

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Brian Gubin

Jan 17
1 min

Themed #74 - Get a Grip

Since I tend to create puzzles a few months prior to posting I sometimes forget the inspiration. I think this one may have come from the...

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Brian Gubin

Jan 2
1 min

Themed #73 - Bad Start

Happy new year my people! I hope everyone had a nice NYE and is ready to welcome in 2022. As the Counting Crows say in "Long December",...

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Brian Gubin

Nov 8, 2021
1 min

Themed #67 - Forward Roll

I kind of like puzzles where I have the reveal phrase be the title instead. That allows the grid a bit more space to breathe - lessening...

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Brian Gubin

May 24, 2021
1 min

Themed #47 - Hit for the Cycle

I'm guessing this subject matter has made it into another puzzle but I didn't check. Since I'm not trying to publish I figured I'd just...

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Brian Gubin

Feb 15, 2021
1 min

Themed #36 - Fire Starter

Pretty typical "first word follows" type theme. I think 16-across was the entry I built the puzzle around. I like the phrase and have...

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Brian Gubin

Dec 15, 2020
1 min

Themed #28 - Positive Thinking

I GREW UP WATCHING BASEBALL AND PROBABLY DIDN'T REALIZE 28-ACROSS'S "FIRST NAME" WAS ACTUALLY A NICKNAME BUT HEY, KIDS ARE DUMB. I WAS...

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