Monday, July 13, 2026 — The Queen of Monday Crosswords is Back!
About this episode
Lynn Lempel returns with her 105th crossword puzzle featuring a clever theme suitable for both new and veteran solvers.
Lynn Lempel, aka the Queen of Monday Crosswords, is back at it, with a fine puzzle (her 105th!) and her trademark Very Clever Theme™️. It is just a perfect crossword for new solvers, but it's got enough going on to keep veterans entertained as well. Deets inside! Show note imagery: The Jackson home of renowned civil rights activist MEDGAR Evers, now known as the Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument. We love feedback! Send us a text... Contact Info: We love listener mail! Drop us a l...
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Hosts: Jean, Mike
Guest: Lynn Lempel
Topics covered
- crossword puzzles
- Lynn Lempel
- Monday crosswords
- puzzle themes
- solving strategies
Keywords
- crossword
- Lynn Lempel
- Monday crossword
- puzzle
- crossword theme
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument
Places: Jackson
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