The puzzles were good fnf. Did CNN discontinue them?

It doesn’t look like CNN fully discontinued puzzles, but many of their crossword links now redirect to Los Angeles Times games, which suggests they’re using a syndicated provider instead of hosting their own. You might want to check if CNN moved all puzzles into a partner platform or separate games section.

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Hi everyone,
I’m a regular solver of the NYT, LA Times, WSJ and USA Today crosswords, along with Wordle, Connections, Strands and Spelling Bee. I’ve noticed that many of us sometimes look for clue help, pattern matches, or explanations especially on tougher days.

Recently I’ve been using a site that posts daily hints & answers for Wordle, Connections, Strands, Spelling Bee and the major US crosswords. Sharing it here in case it’s useful to others:
https://wordfindertips.com/

Not trying to promote anything just figured it might help fellow solvers who enjoy these puzzles every morning. Also curious if anyone here has recommendations for other good solving tools, databases or clue resources. Always open to learning new tricks from experienced solvers.

Thanks, and happy solving! ✏️

Traditionally, many publications aim for a balance in the number of black squares. For example, the NYT typically prefers puzzles with fewer than 36 black squares for standard-sized grids (15x15). Puzzles with 42 black squares would generally be considered excessive. While there are guidelines, the quality of the puzzle can sometimes outweigh strict adherence to these rules. If a puzzle is particularly innovative, engaging, or has a compelling theme, editors may be more willing to overlook the black square count.

lost track online again  and thought i’d share  basic outline,  maybe someone finds it useful.  leaving a note: article fyi.