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Lil AVCX
@lilavcx.bsky.social
· Dec 16
Lil AVCX is thrilled to announce our 2026 Roster! We are excited to bring you puzzles by these constructors:
We're thrilled to bring you the fourth Lil puzzle from Heather Stanger McIntire. It's a 9x11 themed puzzle called "If You Ask Me…," and we think you'll appreciate Heather's personality shining through in the clues!
September 14, 2026 at 12:30 AM
We're thrilled to bring you the fourth Lil puzzle from Heather Stanger McIntire. It's a 9x11 themed puzzle called "If You Ask Me…," and we think you'll appreciate Heather's personality shining through in the clues!
Our solvers sometimes wonder how constructors come up with such creative themes, well today's puzzle is a wonder in itself! Today we have a puzzle for you by Faren Roth. This sharp 12x10 grid titled "Hi-ho, the Dairy-Go!" is overflowing with thematic content — we hope you eat it up!
September 8, 2026 at 12:30 AM
Our solvers sometimes wonder how constructors come up with such creative themes, well today's puzzle is a wonder in itself! Today we have a puzzle for you by Faren Roth. This sharp 12x10 grid titled "Hi-ho, the Dairy-Go!" is overflowing with thematic content — we hope you eat it up!
Today's midi, "Cast Aside," by roster member Zoey Foley (Zoey Foley), is a themed puzzle with an unusually sized 7x16 grid. We think you'll find it smooth and fun with occasional twists and turns — just try not to fall, please.
![Crossword with 1-Across highlighted: [One that sometimes stays in a lot] (3 letters)](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:4yky6m7w7bd4kinepwyqjg5v/bafkreidt4vhfq3cjsziwtv347qdx4odbynj7luytgjyjda4op5a3bby7c4)
September 7, 2026 at 12:30 AM
Today's midi, "Cast Aside," by roster member Zoey Foley (Zoey Foley), is a themed puzzle with an unusually sized 7x16 grid. We think you'll find it smooth and fun with occasional twists and turns — just try not to fall, please.
Tonight's puzzle is a 9x9 themeless offering from Adryel (Selbor) that's entitled "The Cube." This one has to be seen to be believed. It might not be the easiest puzzle, but we think the grid will blow you away.
September 1, 2026 at 12:30 AM
Tonight's puzzle is a 9x9 themeless offering from Adryel (Selbor) that's entitled "The Cube." This one has to be seen to be believed. It might not be the easiest puzzle, but we think the grid will blow you away.
Hey there, haven't seen you in here in a while! You look great, though, have a seat. What brings you in? Got it, "Just a Little Off the Sides," totally, sure. As in, a brand-new, super-clever 13x11 themed puzzle by Keegan Edgar. You may need to think outside the box a touch today, but you got this.
![Crossword puzzle with 15-Across highlighted: [Bluegrass cover?] (3 letters)](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:4yky6m7w7bd4kinepwyqjg5v/bafkreiccdmbban4i2nkw5ifrdwafijcwtbpvamokyxziufokeu7v5n7z5q)
August 31, 2026 at 1:34 AM
Hey there, haven't seen you in here in a while! You look great, though, have a seat. What brings you in? Got it, "Just a Little Off the Sides," totally, sure. As in, a brand-new, super-clever 13x11 themed puzzle by Keegan Edgar. You may need to think outside the box a touch today, but you got this.
We're back with another tricky themeless from Anna Harkins , a 13x9 titled "You're All Gonna Be in This Experimental Fill." Test solvers didn't find this one quite as challenging as her first two themeless puzzles, but it still packs a punch. As for the title — iykyk. Happy solving!
![Crossword puzzle with 11-Down highlighted: [Characters that occasionally show up in a mistyped series of exclamation points] (4 letters)](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:4yky6m7w7bd4kinepwyqjg5v/bafkreichckuaetlz7wmdeepule5vwtv3gddvxx6e4t4tfun2xnjcltw7rm)
August 25, 2026 at 12:30 AM
We're back with another tricky themeless from Anna Harkins , a 13x9 titled "You're All Gonna Be in This Experimental Fill." Test solvers didn't find this one quite as challenging as her first two themeless puzzles, but it still packs a punch. As for the title — iykyk. Happy solving!
Our mixologist Wilfred Bowie (@wilfredbowie.bsky.social) has blended two dashes of his finest theme with just the right amount of sparkling fill to delight and entertain you. Enjoy Wilfred's 11x10 offering, "Happy Hour Specials."
![Crossword puzzle with 4-Down highlighted: [Guessed the correct number of jelly beans in a jar, perhaps] (3 letters)](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:4yky6m7w7bd4kinepwyqjg5v/bafkreigkx3wf3orojyw5jgmal3wbbefvqermerfco6nxksrbjldznktaa4)
August 24, 2026 at 12:30 AM
Our mixologist Wilfred Bowie (@wilfredbowie.bsky.social) has blended two dashes of his finest theme with just the right amount of sparkling fill to delight and entertain you. Enjoy Wilfred's 11x10 offering, "Happy Hour Specials."
forms.gle/zTKSfsHKi3yp... Lil AVCX is looking for editor/mentors for 2027. We have a limited number of slots, and you can register your interest in applying on this form through September 4th. If you have any questions, feel free to DM me.
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August 21, 2026 at 6:22 PM
forms.gle/zTKSfsHKi3yp... Lil AVCX is looking for editor/mentors for 2027. We have a limited number of slots, and you can register your interest in applying on this form through September 4th. If you have any questions, feel free to DM me.
Today we bring you a 9x13 midi from roster member Madison Shultz titled "Trail Mix." We think you'll find this themed puzzle an invigorating breath of fresh air.
![Crossword puzzle with 4-Across highlighted: [Disheveled (like my hair while backpacking)] (7 letters)](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:4yky6m7w7bd4kinepwyqjg5v/bafkreie35vgfvrjdoedt7jo4mry3qiodragpxmqrfjpycvx6bc7k4vzha4)
August 17, 2026 at 12:30 AM
Today we bring you a 9x13 midi from roster member Madison Shultz titled "Trail Mix." We think you'll find this themed puzzle an invigorating breath of fresh air.
Today we're bringing you an 11x11 themeless puzzle by roster member Kim Alswager. It's titled "Character Counts," and we hope solving it brings a smile to your face.
![Crossword puzzle with 7-Across highlighted: [Starbuck's supervisor?] (4 letters)](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:4yky6m7w7bd4kinepwyqjg5v/bafkreigiw73ncpijx4mvrxyakxhkss67d4wht4v436czmor5swe67vyuma)
August 10, 2026 at 12:30 AM
Today we're bringing you an 11x11 themeless puzzle by roster member Kim Alswager. It's titled "Character Counts," and we hope solving it brings a smile to your face.
Dear friends:
Forest bathing, but in a grid? Yes, please! Roster member Kate's 14x11 themed puzzle, "Petrified Forest," offers just the right balance of forest floor crunch and leaf peeping calm to make this a satisfying solve.
Forest bathing, but in a grid? Yes, please! Roster member Kate's 14x11 themed puzzle, "Petrified Forest," offers just the right balance of forest floor crunch and leaf peeping calm to make this a satisfying solve.
![Crossword puzzle with 4-Down highlighted: [Gift that makes you think "I've got to get it together!"] (7 letters)](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:4yky6m7w7bd4kinepwyqjg5v/bafkreiajvoppma45seb7gfslvifplxsmkgfuls42a7rtabeqj75oi43n54)
August 3, 2026 at 12:08 AM
Dear friends:
Forest bathing, but in a grid? Yes, please! Roster member Kate's 14x11 themed puzzle, "Petrified Forest," offers just the right balance of forest floor crunch and leaf peeping calm to make this a satisfying solve.
Forest bathing, but in a grid? Yes, please! Roster member Kate's 14x11 themed puzzle, "Petrified Forest," offers just the right balance of forest floor crunch and leaf peeping calm to make this a satisfying solve.
Dear friends:
Today we encourage you to "Let Your Hair Down" as you solve Sarah Sinclair's (Sarah Sinclair) 9x11 puzzle. We're confident that gentle persistence will work out any snags you might encounter during your solve.
Today we encourage you to "Let Your Hair Down" as you solve Sarah Sinclair's (Sarah Sinclair) 9x11 puzzle. We're confident that gentle persistence will work out any snags you might encounter during your solve.
![Crossword puzzle with 22-Down highlighted: [Made homemade yarn (please someone remind me that I don't need yet another hobby)] (4 letters)](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:4yky6m7w7bd4kinepwyqjg5v/bafkreiadsx4d66ma4tpdqw4cefknzctvu33jt2frcgetplst4rsdcdrmnu)
July 28, 2026 at 12:30 AM
Dear friends:
Today we encourage you to "Let Your Hair Down" as you solve Sarah Sinclair's (Sarah Sinclair) 9x11 puzzle. We're confident that gentle persistence will work out any snags you might encounter during your solve.
Today we encourage you to "Let Your Hair Down" as you solve Sarah Sinclair's (Sarah Sinclair) 9x11 puzzle. We're confident that gentle persistence will work out any snags you might encounter during your solve.
Dear friends:
We're thrilled to bring you the third Lil puzzle from Heather Stanger McIntire. It's a 12x11 themed puzzle called "Turn the Tables," and we think you'll enjoy its fresh and fun clues!
We're thrilled to bring you the third Lil puzzle from Heather Stanger McIntire. It's a 12x11 themed puzzle called "Turn the Tables," and we think you'll enjoy its fresh and fun clues!
![Crossword puzzle with 9-Down highlighted: ["Winnie-the-Pooh" character originally missing from the New York Public Library stuffed toy collection] (3 characters)](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:4yky6m7w7bd4kinepwyqjg5v/bafkreifekj7rjsenjxbzakzeodptehqzsargnpu2lkikjnppg43pajizmm)
July 27, 2026 at 12:30 AM
Dear friends:
We're thrilled to bring you the third Lil puzzle from Heather Stanger McIntire. It's a 12x11 themed puzzle called "Turn the Tables," and we think you'll enjoy its fresh and fun clues!
We're thrilled to bring you the third Lil puzzle from Heather Stanger McIntire. It's a 12x11 themed puzzle called "Turn the Tables," and we think you'll enjoy its fresh and fun clues!
If you're experiencing the heat, then I wish you would get indoors and treat yourself to a cool puzzle. Perhaps roster member Faren's new crossword would do the trick? This 9x12 gem titled "Cold Spell" is sure to make you cooler … in every sense of the word.
![Crossword puzzle with 24-Down highlighted: [Item in the U.S. that was typically licked until 1992] (5 letters)](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:4yky6m7w7bd4kinepwyqjg5v/bafkreib47drjb3hsqkranxbcsuzewknqcogb2pgnpaubmi6gsw7cwa7gou)
July 20, 2026 at 2:25 AM
If you're experiencing the heat, then I wish you would get indoors and treat yourself to a cool puzzle. Perhaps roster member Faren's new crossword would do the trick? This 9x12 gem titled "Cold Spell" is sure to make you cooler … in every sense of the word.
"Did You Catch That?" is a cleverly themed 8x11 midi by Lil roster member Zoey Foley (Zoey Foley). This is our third puzzle from Zoey, whose list of interests and talents seems to expand every time we talk to her!
![Crossword puzzle with 13-Down highlighted: [One of hundreds of garments tied to a fence in South Iceland]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:4yky6m7w7bd4kinepwyqjg5v/bafkreihat6nzmedow56lfav4lxx7sali2jtt6qxewtyqimstm5dqrbvcdy)
July 14, 2026 at 12:30 AM
"Did You Catch That?" is a cleverly themed 8x11 midi by Lil roster member Zoey Foley (Zoey Foley). This is our third puzzle from Zoey, whose list of interests and talents seems to expand every time we talk to her!
Couldn't you use a break? You've been working so hard. Just … slow down. Maybe stretch out. Get comfy. And enjoy "Rest Assured," a themed 13x11 puzzle from Keegan Edgar. Take it easy, folks. We'll see you in the morning.
![Crossword puzzle with 15-Down highlighted: [Concentrate’s opposite] (6 letters)](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:4yky6m7w7bd4kinepwyqjg5v/bafkreia5in27etqupcf2omu55tr3jjrorgfiwhh6hjtrwfcp5smisgz5kq)
July 13, 2026 at 12:30 AM
Couldn't you use a break? You've been working so hard. Just … slow down. Maybe stretch out. Get comfy. And enjoy "Rest Assured," a themed 13x11 puzzle from Keegan Edgar. Take it easy, folks. We'll see you in the morning.
The latest offering from roster member Anna Harkins is a themed 16x8 titled "Snap Decisions." Better get your head in the game, because this one will present a moderate challenge!
![Crossword puzzle with 1-Across highlighted: ["You look like the type of person who would microwave a salad," for one] (4 letters)](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:4yky6m7w7bd4kinepwyqjg5v/bafkreigkopvwlujggkrpgh7jqjcx3ml7ocepqu53mitxfqx43cvkzejupi)
July 6, 2026 at 12:30 AM
The latest offering from roster member Anna Harkins is a themed 16x8 titled "Snap Decisions." Better get your head in the game, because this one will present a moderate challenge!
Today we bring you an 11x11 crossword from Wilfred Bowie (@wilfredbowie.bsky.social) titled, "Turn that Frown Upside Down." The puzzle pairs some delightful grid art with moderately challenging clues for a result that we think is a magical combination of trickery and fun!
![Crossword puzzle with 6-Across highlighted: [Pronoun originally used to imply a connection to god] (7 letters)](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:4yky6m7w7bd4kinepwyqjg5v/bafkreidttjdvrufnu7bou2nni6h5y4mezfwvbuvtx3zu7tcjbuwam73epm)
June 30, 2026 at 1:30 AM
Today we bring you an 11x11 crossword from Wilfred Bowie (@wilfredbowie.bsky.social) titled, "Turn that Frown Upside Down." The puzzle pairs some delightful grid art with moderately challenging clues for a result that we think is a magical combination of trickery and fun!
Today's puzzle comes to us from roster member Adryel (Selbor). It's titled "Manual Operation," and it's a themed 11x11 offering we think will go down nice and smooth.
![Crossword puzzle with 8-Down highlighted: [INDICATOR THAT MIGHT BE MISTAKEN FOR SHOUTING, online] (6 letters)](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:4yky6m7w7bd4kinepwyqjg5v/bafkreialcbeeryizfxnq2d34dtucpqa5kwxw454wod3ufklrtiv2n5jn34)
June 29, 2026 at 1:25 PM
Today's puzzle comes to us from roster member Adryel (Selbor). It's titled "Manual Operation," and it's a themed 11x11 offering we think will go down nice and smooth.
Dear friends:
What's this? Do I spy a middling-difficulty 11x9 puzzle from Madison Shultz titled "Time to Reflect"? … Yes, yes I do. Huzzah!!
What's this? Do I spy a middling-difficulty 11x9 puzzle from Madison Shultz titled "Time to Reflect"? … Yes, yes I do. Huzzah!!
![Crossword puzzle with 16-Across highlighted: ["This Is How You Lose the Time War" co-author ___ El-Mohtar] (four letters)](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:4yky6m7w7bd4kinepwyqjg5v/bafkreibur64ln4olppt55wrlndsq56lbpmn63xg7ltxzhdnvyf7b5sddum)
June 22, 2026 at 12:45 AM
Dear friends:
What's this? Do I spy a middling-difficulty 11x9 puzzle from Madison Shultz titled "Time to Reflect"? … Yes, yes I do. Huzzah!!
What's this? Do I spy a middling-difficulty 11x9 puzzle from Madison Shultz titled "Time to Reflect"? … Yes, yes I do. Huzzah!!
We're excited to share a guest puzzle tonight from Coz Berlin, an 11x11 offering titled "Lose Yourself." It's a grid that wowed us the first time we saw it, and we think you'll enjoy how much Coz's personality shines through.
![Crossword puzzle with 25-Across highlighted: [Got into Orbit?] (6 letters)](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:4yky6m7w7bd4kinepwyqjg5v/bafkreidecviji6oxffsag7gchvj6q733ynqyudnee2nhx76mxkgc4rycca)
June 16, 2026 at 12:38 AM
We're excited to share a guest puzzle tonight from Coz Berlin, an 11x11 offering titled "Lose Yourself." It's a grid that wowed us the first time we saw it, and we think you'll enjoy how much Coz's personality shines through.
Dear friends:
Today we're bringing you a 12x11 midi by roster member Kim Alswager. Although it's titled "Deflated," we hope it will leave you feeling lighter than air.
Today we're bringing you a 12x11 midi by roster member Kim Alswager. Although it's titled "Deflated," we hope it will leave you feeling lighter than air.
![Crossword puzzle with 5-Across highlighted: [Word I thought was a homophone of beg until I lived outside of the Midwest for a summer]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:4yky6m7w7bd4kinepwyqjg5v/bafkreicxcolpxkbpxxdljblt6bh6isq3in5tj75q5jzrtrsrz25mr6q4xq)
June 15, 2026 at 12:30 AM
Dear friends:
Today we're bringing you a 12x11 midi by roster member Kim Alswager. Although it's titled "Deflated," we hope it will leave you feeling lighter than air.
Today we're bringing you a 12x11 midi by roster member Kim Alswager. Although it's titled "Deflated," we hope it will leave you feeling lighter than air.
Dear friends:
There's no mystery here … or maybe there is. Today we offer you an "incredibly cool puzzle" (according to our test solvers) constructed by roster member Kate Jensen. It's a 12x12 grid and it's titled "Clue: The Whodunit That Depends on How You Do It."
There's no mystery here … or maybe there is. Today we offer you an "incredibly cool puzzle" (according to our test solvers) constructed by roster member Kate Jensen. It's a 12x12 grid and it's titled "Clue: The Whodunit That Depends on How You Do It."
![Crossword puzzle with 11-Across highlighted: [Like a visit to Mr. Boddy's mansion] (12 letters)](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:4yky6m7w7bd4kinepwyqjg5v/bafkreifefbjcnma7pkmbw643yhov3hduvkliq7b5ko5lnwypqbjecvs3ki)
June 8, 2026 at 12:30 AM
Dear friends:
There's no mystery here … or maybe there is. Today we offer you an "incredibly cool puzzle" (according to our test solvers) constructed by roster member Kate Jensen. It's a 12x12 grid and it's titled "Clue: The Whodunit That Depends on How You Do It."
There's no mystery here … or maybe there is. Today we offer you an "incredibly cool puzzle" (according to our test solvers) constructed by roster member Kate Jensen. It's a 12x12 grid and it's titled "Clue: The Whodunit That Depends on How You Do It."
We're thrilled to bring you the second Lil puzzle from Heather Stanger McIntire. It's an 11x11 themeless offering called "Blockberry Jam," and we think it will leave you feeling energized!
![Crossword puzzle with 13-Across highlighted: [Sport in which I Shove Lucy or Skate Winslet might execute a perfect hip whip] (11 letters)](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:4yky6m7w7bd4kinepwyqjg5v/bafkreife6rvq2u7ircqj43mgae5zmw2og2h7rjunelejbaqmwp4tpg3mla)
June 2, 2026 at 2:58 AM
We're thrilled to bring you the second Lil puzzle from Heather Stanger McIntire. It's an 11x11 themeless offering called "Blockberry Jam," and we think it will leave you feeling energized!
If you thought Faren's last midi puzzle was a blast, just wait until you sink your teeth into this one! This 9x14 themed brain treat is titled "Vibe Shift," and despite the youthful skew of the theme, it will surely be a delight for solvers of all ages!
June 1, 2026 at 3:37 AM
If you thought Faren's last midi puzzle was a blast, just wait until you sink your teeth into this one! This 9x14 themed brain treat is titled "Vibe Shift," and despite the youthful skew of the theme, it will surely be a delight for solvers of all ages!