Mainstream Published Puzzle № 2: Labor Day (September 7, 2021)
My second puzzle to see the light of day was published in the Wall Street Journal on September 7, 2021. It was tied to the Labor Day holiday because the theme had to do with labor union-related puns. Since this was published, I actually haven't had anymore themed puzzles published. I switched almost entirely toward constructing themelesses because themes simply weren't coming to me. This puzzle evolved from me wanting to make something about the fun phrase "SQUAD GOALS," but not finding the right angle on that one. [ Download PDF to print and do ] This is what my brainstorming note looked like: Crossword Puns about Groups “Union for beekeepers” HONEY BUNCH - 10 “Union for bouncers” BRUTE FORCE - 10 “Union for massage therapists“ RUBBERBAND - 10 “Union for photo editors” CROPCIRCLE - 10 Maybes “Union for yoga instructors” ELASTIC BAND - 11 -used in crooked crosswords 2014 puzz “Union for astronauts“ LAUNCH PARTY - 11 -not used before AFAIK “Union of massage therap...