Free Association 59
Scrolling through the news right now is troubling. Although engaging with puzzles might seem like a frivolous indulgence at a time like this, I think it’s all the more important. As Stephen Sondheim said, “The nice thing about doing a crossword puzzle is, you know there is a solution.” The solution to Russia’s aggression may not be entirely clear, but if you’re able, please give to organizations like Project HOPE to help the people of Ukraine. In the meantime, I hope today’s puzzle is a brief respite from doomscrolling. As important as engaging with our world is, it’s just as important to disengage. Knowing there are good people like you in the world is reassuring. My love to all of you.
About The Author
Trent Evans
I'm a husband, father, psychologist, musician, and crossword constructor living in Catonsville, MD. My puzzles have appeared in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Los Angeles Times and its syndicates, The Chronicle of Higher Education, Andrews McMeel Universal Syndicate, the American Values Club Crossword, Spyscape Crossword, The Crosswords Club, and crossword apps such as the Redstone Crossword Puzzle App on iOS and Google Play. All of that means I've been published in every newspaper in the United States and many others around the world. Here at Grid Therapy, I can show a bit more of myself than the major publishers can allow. I hope you enjoy your time here on the crossword couch! I'd love to hear from you if you have comments or suggestions. If you're interested in having a custom crossword puzzle created for your event or organization, email me at drtrent (at) gmail.com.
Another great Xword, as usual. And, sadly, a word that expresses today’s thoughts. I’ll be using your “doomscrolling” to describe the sadness of watching today’s horrific news.
Like you said, a welcome respite from doomscrolling–thank you for this! So many fun entries in this grid. 53a and 23d had to be my favorites once I got the clues. Great puzzle.