The Mini Crossword Club

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Five friends play the New York Times Mini Crossword Puzzle together followed by a breakdown of the highlights (and lowlights) of each puzzle. Listeners can play along with the club.


    • Jan 26, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 46m AVG DURATION
    • 17 EPISODES


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    16. The Podding Shed

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2021 57:48


    Desert meets tundra as the Club (temporarily) splits into Arizona and Minnesota camps. Learn a lot about Arizona pests and hear the rare pitter-patter of Arizona rain. Puzzles played: • Sunday, January 24, 2021 • Sunday, August 20, 2017 • Saturday, August 19, 2017 • Saturday, January 23, 2021 Get your tote bag here! www.lizmalherekthompson.com/store/

    15. Creaky Barn Door

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2020 86:21


    The Club is desperate for connection in this remote podcast from deep quarantine. Puzzles played: • Friday, November 27, 2020 • Friday, June 23, 2017 • Sunday, November 22, 2020 • Sunday, June 18, 2017 • Saturday, June 17, 2017 • Saturday, November 21, 2020 Get your tote bag here! www.lizmalherekthompson.com/store/

    14. It's a Kite-Eat-Kite World

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2020 67:44


    The Club answers questions on voting and reveals the ultimate movie job. Puzzles played: • Sunday, September 20, 2020 • Sunday, April 16, 2017 • Saturday, September 19, 2020 • Saturday, April 15, 2017 Listen or play along with the club! To play along, purchase the New York Times Crossword app for $39.99/year.

    13B. More Dead Calm

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2020 38:28


    Part 2 of episode 13. The Club dissects the car seat scene in the 1989 thriller, Dead Calm. There are spoilers! Puzzles played: • Tuesday, February 14, 2017 • Monday, February 13, 2017 • Sunday, February 12, 2017 • Saturday, February 11, 2017 Listen or play along with the club! To play along, purchase the New York Times Crossword app for $39.99/year.

    13A. Dead Calm

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2020 47:09


    Part 1 of episode 13. The Club dissects the shorts-ripping scene in the 1989 thriller, Dead Calm. There are spoilers! Puzzles played: • Tuesday, July 21, 2020 • Monday, July 20, 2020 • Sunday, July 19, 2020 • Saturday, July 18, 2020 Listen or play along with the club! To play along, purchase the New York Times Crossword app for $39.99/year.

    12. Paddle North

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2020 18:46


    A mini episode from the cabin. Listen close for the whip-poor-will. Puzzles played: • Sunday, June 28, 2020 • Sunday, January 22, 2017 Listen or play along with the club! To play along, purchase the New York Times Crossword app for $39.99/year.

    11. Quarantine Pod

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2020 48:32


    Come for the puzzles, stay for the birdsong. The club enjoys some R&R at the Cross cabin in Wisconsin. Puzzles played: • Friday, June 26, 2020 • Friday, January 20, 2017 • Saturday, January 21, 2017 • Saturday, June 27, 2020 Listen or play along with the club! To play along, purchase the New York Times Crossword app for $39.99/year.    

    10. Classic Jack Blackout

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2020 50:13


    The club perpetuates a culture of spitballing. Puzzles played: • Sunday, May 17, 2020 • Sunday, December 11, 2016 • Saturday, December 10, 2016 • Saturday, May 16, 2020 Listen or play along with the club! To play along, purchase the New York Times Crossword app for $39.99/year.

    9. At the Buzzstop with Heewon

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2020 50:40


    Friend, puzzler and 14-second-solver Heewon joins the club for a chat. Puzzles played: • Sunday, May 3, 2020 • Sunday, November 27, 2016 • Saturday, November 26, 2016 • Saturday, May 2, 2020 Listen or play along with the club! To play along, purchase the New York Times Crossword app for $39.99/year.

    8. Dark Matter Matt

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2020 64:42


    The data is in! The Club goes deep into puzzle metrics with special guest Dark Matter Matt. Puzzles played: • Sunday, April 19, 2020 • Sunday, November 13, 2016 • Saturday, November 12, 2016 • Sunday, April 18, 2020 Listen or play along with the club! To play along, purchase the New York Times Crossword app for $39.99/year.

    7. Pandhammock

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2020 25:59


    The homebound club makes its first remote episode. Puzzles played: • Sunday, April 12, 2020 • Sunday, November 6, 2020 • Saturday, November 5, 2020 • Saturday, April 11, 2020 Listen or play along with the club! To play along, purchase the New York Times Crossword app for $39.99/year.

    6. Shut the Front Door

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2020 44:14


    The club prepares for their first live show at the Bryant-Lake Bowl Theater! Puzzles played: • Sunday, March 1, 2020 • Saturday, February 29, 2020 • Sunday, September 23, 2016 • Saturday, September 24, 2016 Listen or play along with the club! To play along, purchase the New York Times Crossword app for $39.99/year.

    5. Lake Monster

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2019 47:54


    Join the club in the beer zone at Lake Monster Brewing! Puzzles played: • Sunday, June 19, 2016 • Saturday, June 18, 2016 • Sunday, November 24, 2019 • Saturday, November 23, 2019 Listen or play along with the club! To play along, purchase the New York Times Crossword app for $39.99/year.

    4. High-End Celery

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2019 28:09


    Join the club in the caffeine zone. Puzzles played: • Saturday, October 26, 2019 • Sunday, October 27, 2019 • Saturday, May 21, 2016 • Sunday, May 22, 2016 Listen or play along with the club! To play along, purchase the New York Times Crossword app for $39.99/year.

    3. Gold-Plated Knob

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2019 25:35


    The club is together again after a summer hiatus. Puzzles played: • Saturday, September 21, 2019 • Sunday, September 22, 2019 • Saturday, April 16, 2016 • Sunday, April 17, 2016 Listen or play along with the club! To play along, purchase the New York Times Crossword app for $39.99/year.

    2. A Tiler's Tale

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2019 31:51


    The club squeezes a quick episode into their busy schedules. Puzzles played: • May 18, 2019 • December 12, 2015 • Just for Laughs Midi, free trial Listen or play along with the club! To play along, purchase the New York Times Crossword app for $39.99/year.

    1. Sexpro

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2019 54:03


    Five friends play the New York Times Mini Crossword Puzzle together and comment on each puzzle. Puzzles played: • May 4, 2019 • November 28, 2015 • Wizarding Midi, free trial • The 70s Midi, free trial Listen or play along with the club! To play along, purchase the New York Times Crossword app for $39.99/year.

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