There are two revealers for this theme, and each pertains to a different set of clues. The effect is fabulous once it all comes together, so bear with me.

NYT Mini Crossword hints answers today September 22 puzzle are now available for players looking to solve the daily challenge quickly. The New York Times Mini Crossword is a smaller version of the classic crossword, designed for short and engaging play.

Use Word Patterns: Familiarize yourself with common prefixes, suffixes, and letter combinations that frequently appear in crosswords. For example, knowing that "Cool in a throwback kind of way" translates to "Retro" can help unlock other clues.

Geoffrey Schorkopf and Rafael Musa open our solving weekend. FRIDAY PUZZLE — We all have our own ways of relaxing over the weekend. Beach bums like to TAN (58D) by the ocean. Indoor types may prefer to NEST (61A) at home with crafts. I think it’s fair to say that cruciverbalists can be contented anywhere, so long as they have a crossword in hand.

If you need some last-minute Sunday crossword plans, it’s an afternoon affair from 1 to 4:30 p.m. Eastern time, and you can solve the puzzles competitively right at your desk. There’s always the option to order them for solving at home after the event is over,

Southold Free Library is looking to capitalize on the crossword puzzle craze with its very own East End Crossword Tournament March 14.