"When people were picking up hobbies to wile away the early pandemic days, mine was the New York Times crossword. I've become obsessed. But while the Times crossword is arguably the most prestigious in this country, it's also just a narrow slice of the crossword world, not least because it has been historically very male and very white. That is slowly changing, but there have also emerged a number of other publications seeking to broaden access and representation in the puzzling world. The Inkubator is one such resource. Kickstarted in 2018, its mission is to publish professionally constructed and edited crosswords by women and nonbinary creators, particularly those that might not be published in more mainstream venues because of "feminist, political, or provocative content." Their subscription site is an excellent addition to your regular crossword habit, and this first collection shows off some of what they've done.
For even more excellent puzzling, Crucinova is another subscription-based publisher doing innovative things with the crossword form."
Publisher Andrews McMeel Publishing
Publication Date 2022-04-26
Section Games & Hobbies / All Staff Suggestions / Nonfiction Suggestions / Rachel C.
Format Paperback
ISBN 9781524871123
An entertaining collection of witty feminist crosswords from some of today's best woman and nonbinary puzzle-makers.
Join the crossword revolution! Indie-crossword favorite the Inkubator was launched to embrace a diverse community of constructors, long underrepresented in the mainstream puzzle world. These immensely engaging grids from women and nonbinary puzzle writers are fun, relatable, and often surprising with clever, original clues that speak our language.
Enjoy hours of satisfying solving as you dive into inclusive puzzles that truly reflect modern life, from dating apps to activism, to the occasional body part—almost nothing is off-limits, except outdated crosswordese.
This collection includes 100 easy to challenging crosswords, complete solutions, and a section of cryptic and meta puzzles. Crossword fans of all levels are sure to love tackling these playful mind-twisters.
