When life gets tough, we tackle grids for good reason. They offer a singular combination of erudition and escape.

Thresher puzzles are usually 15x15, but can be 10x10, 12x12 ... Some puzzle outlets ask for theme queries, or a list of the theme entries and prospective grid placement. We don’t require this, but ...

Explore daily insights on the USA TODAY crossword puzzle by Sally Hoelscher. Uncover expert takes and answers in our ...

Explore daily insights on the USA TODAY crossword puzzle by Sally Hoelscher. Uncover expert takes and answers in our ...

Explore daily insights on the USA TODAY crossword puzzle by Sally Hoelscher. Uncover expert takes and answers in our ...

You might want to solve today's puzzle before reading further ... I enjoy that these two answers seem to be having a conversation in the grid. THETA (27A: Letter after eta) The sixth, seventh ...

There are spoilers ahead. You might want to solve today's puzzle before reading further! Mixed Use Constructor: Noelle Griskey Editor: Anna Gundlach BORAT (6A: Fictional Kazakh journalist ...

You might want to solve today's puzzle before reading further ... I enjoy that these two answers seem to be having a conversation in the grid. THETA (27A: Letter after eta) The sixth, seventh, and ...

SONOMA is located near NAPA, which we frequently see in the puzzle due to its crossword-friendly length and letter pattern. It's nice to see SONOMA get some representation today. TABLAS (25D: Drums ...

I appreciate the clever and subtle title today. Also, the stack of three grid-spanning answers in the middle of the puzzle is definitely impressive. Thank you, Rafa, for this excellent puzzle.