Readability tips, literacy news, and English writing advice

Lack indication of early New England winter? (9)

Answer: SHORTFALL

Tunesmith, perhaps one with his head in the clouds? (6)

Answer: AIRMAN

19 November 2022 | crossword, puzzle, men |

Somewhat treasonous motive (6)

Answer: REASON

Tradesperson not so happy to accommodate learner (7)

Answer: SADDLER

15 October 2022 | crossword, puzzle, students |

Modern pirate runs after sailor within island (9)

Answer: SKYJACKER

19 September 2022 | crossword, puzzle, yarr |

Garden tool not right - it should be drier (5)

Answer: TOWEL

Film celebrities fighting inside (4,4)

Answer: STARWARS

Save lamb to roast, eating starters for family events for Easter? (7,5)

Answer: MOVABLEFEAST

17 April 2022 | crossword, puzzle, easter |

One day this person will be caught out (5,4)

Answer: APRILFOOL

Only half listen, catching 'One's a predatory female' (7)

Answer: LIONESS

8 March 2022 | crossword, puzzle, women |

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I'm Chris, a software developer from Haverhill, Massachusetts, specializing in linguistics, readability, and NLP.

I've been obsessed with the curios of the English language for as long as I can remember and this blog is my excuse to spend even more time on them.