Puzzle #67: The Uber Ultra
Ever since I learned that 2025 is 45 squared, I knew how I wanted to end the year on the blog. This a 45x45 themeless puzzle! No gimmicks or metas, just 2,025 squares of puzzling goodness; think of it as 9 themeless puzzles with some bonus extra-extra-extra long fill. There are three spanners in here: one very apt for a puzzle, one very apt for a new year, and one... was just the other 45-letter word in my list. As with all puzzles on the blog, it is also an excuse to throw in some weird clues, personal references, and stuff that's been on my mind. 2025 was an odd year! But whenever I look back, the things that have brought me the most joy, comfort, and strength are throwing myself into community and hobbies, connecting with others over something we share a love for. Crossword puzzles have become such a reliably positive force in my life! Thanks to everyone who has ever solved one of my puzzles, and even bigger thanks to everyone (everyone!) who's ever written a puzzle I'...