Custom Puzzles
Custom puzzles are unforgettable gifts for the solvers we know and love. I’ve had the honor of making themed puzzles for people with wordplay around nicknames, gourmet cooking, and chess, and themeless puzzles with special messages from gifters and many references to shared interests, jokes, and memories.
I start by talking with the gifter about the person they want to give the puzzle to and what sort of things they’d like to include. If we decide a theme makes sense, I send them multiple options until we settle on something they love. If we decide on a themeless, they send me a long list of entries and I fit as many in as I can. Either way, they get lots of input throughout the grid-building and clue-writing process so that the finished product is fully personalized.
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The size of a weekday New York Times puzzle, this crossword can have a theme that we decide on together, or be “themeless” to include as many meaningful words for your giftee as I can fit. It often helps to discuss the possibilities a bit before deciding.
$150
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The size of a Sunday New York Times puzzle, this larger crossword can accommodate longer theme or themeless entries.
$250
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Rows Garden puzzles are generally themeless, but I can include a meaningful “seed” entry or highlight certain cells for a meta-theme. Let’s discuss the possibilities!
$200
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Want an oddly-shaped crossword or a kid-friendly set of mini puzzles? Or maybe you’re thinking of a different type of puzzle altogether? I love a challenge. Let’s talk!
$150+