This month, the print version of the puzzle features standard-difficulty clues; expert solvers and masochists can find the hard clues here: Hard Clues PDF or Hard Clues Across Lite puzzle.


This month’s puzzle rewards those with an intimate knowledge of the Triangle, with 11 entries that name reigning INDY “Best of the Triangle” title holders: arts venues, restaurants, a tattoo parlor, a bookstore and a bowling joint, among other cherished local institutions.

This year’s “Best of the Triangle” issue comes out June 5. Vote for this year’s winners through April 15.


We welcome questions, feedback and (especially!) puzzle submissions. Write to series editor Marc Maximov at crossword@indyweek.com.