He discovered a simple secret to having more energy, turbo-charging his sex drive, and getting a lean, muscular body even Arnold Schwarzenegger would envy.
Once you hear Olivier’s story, you will discover the EXACT thing you need to do to go from sluggish and depressed, to happy and having lots of sex!
Today’s clever theme could potentially be unravelled and used as a solving aid quite early in the puzzle! When will you spot it? – If you’d like to toss me a couple quid or a few bucks, you can do so via my Ko-Fi page, and I’d be massively appreciative! https://ko-fi.com/chrisremo
This is the New York Times crossword puzzle for Wednesday, 4 August 2021:
https://www.nytimes.com/crosswords/game/daily/2021/07/16
It is the 100th anniversary of the creation of the crossword puzzle. But take it from Merl Reagle, one of the genre’s masters: crafting this favorite diversion takes more than just drawing boxes and coming up with clues. Video Rating: / 5
Get ready to solve the ultimate crossword puzzle with this video! Discover the perfect synonym for “grapple” and improve your vocabulary in no time. With a clear and concise explanation, you’ll learn the meaning of “synonym” and how to identify the right answer. So, grab a pen and paper, and let’s get ready to wrestle with this crossword clue!
The puzzle creator and film critic Kameron Austin Collins likes to put a little spin on his clues. From little-known historical terms to modern pop-culture icons, Kameron Austin Collins includes a uniquely wide range of references in his puzzles.
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In this bonus video, Simon attempts to solve Dave Gorman’s latest crossword, which appeared in The Independent on 13 October 2022. This is a wonderfully inventive puzzle – which also happens to feature one of the most outrageous clues we’ve ever seen. Be warned, it might leave you holding your nose…
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Many of you will know Dave Gorman as an extremely funny comedian… well it turns out he is also a mighty fine crossword setter too. Today’s cryptic crossword in The Independent was set by Dave (under the pseudonym Bluth) and we have a go at it here! You can play the puzzle at this link:
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