Literally Speaking

I have to give a shout-out to actor Rob Lowe, whose character on Parks and Rec was infamous for saying, "Literally..." (video)

This issue revisits some of my favorite wordplay topics: idioms. Idioms are fun to use in puzzles because many of them are so recognizable. If the puzzle obscures them, you get that "on the tip of my tongue" feeling as you search your memory.

Beyond idioms, a couple of puzzles tackle other literalisms. Hop aboard!

New Online Game Added!

Give your brain a workout with Rack Rush, an addictive word unscrambling game. On the first six levels, take as much time as you need to find the longest word on your rack. As you level up, you get fewer points for shorter words. Watch out for the 30-second countdown timer!

Here are the puzzles