Brian GubinApr 6, 20211 minThemed #41 - Mike Rowe SpecialtyNOTE/ALERT: this puzzle has an adult theme so if you are not into that sort of thing, feel free to check out the rest of my site, which I...
Brian GubinMar 30, 20211 minThemeless #9I think there was only one seed entry for this puzzle: 15-across. The meal is delicious and I haven't seen it in a puzzle so I wanted to...
Brian GubinMar 23, 20211 minThemed #40I've said it before and I'll say it again - I like this type of theme. I enjoy parsing something and seeing what phrases I can come up...
Brian GubinMar 16, 20211 minThemed #39 - What the Ell?I don't think I've done a puzzle with this type of theme, which seems a little odd just because it's so basic. Maybe too basic? Words...
Brian GubinMar 9, 20211 minThemed #38 - M and M'sA puzzle that I think originated around 47-across. I'm an Orioles fan and loved this guy. I knew the team wouldn't sign him (the team...
Brian GubinMar 1, 20211 minThemed #37An untitled puzzle as this one comes with a reveal phrase and I didn't feel like coming up with one. This was a different sort of build...
Brian GubinFeb 22, 20211 minThemeless #8I'm trying to create more themeless puzzles. It is much more difficult for me than creating a themed puzzle. I don't think I'm very good...
Brian GubinFeb 16, 20211 minThemed #36 - Fire StarterPretty typical "first word follows" type theme. I think 16-across was the entry I built the puzzle around. I like the phrase and have...
Brian GubinFeb 9, 20211 minThemed #35 - Tennis Anyone?I grew up watching tennis and played in high school, which seems like ages ago now. I still try and play with my wife - it was one of the...
Brian GubinJan 5, 20211 minThemed #31 - The Sounds of BreakfastMY TYPICAL BREAKFAST REVOLVES AROUND EGGS AND SAUSAGE. I USED TO EAT LUCKY CHARMS REGULARLY BUT UNFORTUNATELY I GREW UP. HOW FOOLISH OF...
Brian GubinDec 15, 20201 minThemed #28 - Positive ThinkingI 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...
Brian GubinDec 8, 20201 minThemed #27 - Face PeelI THOUGHT ABOUT TITLING THIS "SPA TREATMENT" OR SOMETHING LIKE THAT BUT OBVIOUSLY DIDN'T END UP USING THAT TITLE. I THINK WHAT I HAVE...
Brian GubinNov 24, 20201 minThemed #25I THINK THIS THEME GREW AROUND 20-ACROSS. LIKE THE BAND AND THE SONG SO IT WAS NICE IT WORKED. MAYBE NOTHING SPECTACULAR IN THE...
Brian GubinNov 17, 20201 minThemed #24 - Twisted MetalTHE TITLE OF THIS WAS ONE OF MY FAVORITE VIDEO GAMES GROWING UP. THERE'S JUST SOMETHING ABOUT SHOOTING MISSILES OUT OF YOUR CAR THAT IS...
Brian GubinNov 17, 20201 minThemed #24 - Twisted MetalTHE TITLE OF THIS WAS ONE OF MY FAVORITE VIDEO GAMES GROWING UP. THERE'S JUST SOMETHING ABOUT SHOOTING MISSILES OUT OF YOUR CAR THAT IS...
Brian GubinNov 10, 20201 minThemed #23 - Musical Rhyming and DiningI STARTED WITH 58-ACROSS. I DON'T KNOW WHY I THOUGHT OF IT BUT ONCE I DID I FIGURED I COULD BUILD SOMETHING AROUND THIS. THEN I TRIED TO...
Brian GubinNov 3, 20201 minThemed #22 - Mic DropI THINK I REALLY JUST WANTED TO GET 9-DOWN INTO A PUZZLE AND HIS NAME JUST SO HAPPENED TO WORK WITH THE THEME PHRASE. SERENDIPITY INDEED....
Brian GubinOct 27, 20201 minThemed #21I ACTUALLY DON'T REALLY CARE FOR THE MOVIE THE THEME IS BASED AROUND. I DON'T DISLIKE IT I JUST NEVER QUITE GOT THE HYPE. EITHER WAY, I...
Brian GubinOct 20, 20201 minThemed #20 - Role ReversalA THEME IDEA I CAME UP WITH A WHILE AGO BUT JUST RECENTLY FINISHED. I WASN'T SURE ABOUT THE VALIDITY OF 20 AND 57 ACROSS, BUT THEN I...
Brian GubinOct 13, 20201 minThemed #19UNTITLED PUZZLE TODAY AND NO REVEAL PHRASE. 18-ACROSS WAS THE NAME THAT GAVE ME THE IDEA. I CAME UP WITH OTHERS BUT EVENTUALLY NOTICED I...