Some of our KS backers recently donated to the subsidized subscription fund, so this seems like a good time to plug that again: If you want (but can't afford) an AVCX subscription, just say the word. No questions asked, hit us up at support@avxwords.com for a free sub.

The AVCX is delinking from @puzzmotoday, who have been quite remarkably generous these past two years, as of January 2025. If you're game to fill out a humanely brief survey about what you like to solve, we'll be so appreciative:

AV Classic asks for tips but once a year! If you like our puzzles and want to send thanks to the people that make them, head to Any amount acknowledged with huge gratitude.

RT @sharpenorah: do a puz w me and @acommonrose ! in your inboxes tonight from our friends at @AVCXWord :D (may be math in the crossword s…

The AVCX is, quite proudly, partnering with a new puzzle platform called @puzzmotoday (Puzzmo). We're doing a daily midi with them. To get early access, solve the puzzle that's up on at this very moment ...

RT @AVCXWord: at some point we'll create an official av account over there, too

@kevhines oh hey thanks

at some point we'll create an official av account over there, too

not sure how many people are on bluesky yet, but join us:

AVCX Classic has just posted its updated submission guidelines here: really looking forward to your cool and inventive ideas

twitter is pretty bad;

A friendly heads-up that the Classic has a substantial backlog of themeless puzzles. As a result, during the current open submission window (May-June) we'll mostly be looking at themed work. Looking forward to your submissions! editor@avxwords.com

oh hey nice

RT @avcxplus: AVCX+ zooming into your inbox today from @Rebecculous — a fresh 72-word themeless that'll make you feel cozy, but will still…

RT @Rebecculous: Enjoy my latest over at @AVCXWord ✅

@dcwdkim @NYTGames @wynaliu the single most meaningful thing avcx has ever done, thank you x a million

enormous thanks to @wynaliu, who wrote a lovely article today ( about one of the coolest puzzles AVCX has ever run, @dcwdkim's "The Long Way Home." The puzzle itself is linked free.

@mennoknight corrected file is on its way as we speak ... our apologies!

@nonstandardrep Ah yes! This one is from @lilavcx ; perhaps they can advise!

We're trying to figure out the issue with the email rollout of today's Classic. Apologies for the delay!