Maia McCormick

Programmer, writer, nerd

Crosswords by Maia

I write crossword puzzles sometimes (using Crossfire).

That Canadian Lumberjack on TikTok, Tho!!! [7x7]

Completed: March 2023
Constructor notes: A bribe for a friend.
Dimensions: 7x7
Files: PDF | PUZ | IPUZ | solution

Confectionary Filling [7x7]

Completed: March 2023
Constructor notes: A mini puzzle to keep in shape.
Dimensions: 7x7
Files: PDF | PUZ | IPUZ | solution

Coping Strategies [Midi]

Completed: Mar. 2021
Constructor notes: My first midi puzzle, inspired by, well, quarantine.
Dimensions: 11x11
Files: PDF | PUZ | IPUZ | solution

Tamagotchi: TNG [7x7]

Completed: Mar. 2021
Constructor notes: The people on Crossword Discord told me to Just Write a Puzzle, so I did.
Dimensions: 7x7
Files: PDF | PUZ | IPUZ | solution

Stop Me If You've Heard This One

Completed: Feb. 2020 (revised Sept. 2020)
Constructor notes: Maybe my first halfway-decent puzzle? (Somewhat more decent after a revision!) Those who know me will not be surprised by this theme in the slightest. Apologies.
Dimensions: 15x15
Approx. difficulty: NYT Tuesday/Wednesday
Files: PDF | PUZ | IPUZ | solution

Find a Partner

Completed: Nov. 2019
Constructor notes: My very first completed crossword, and a very niche one at that. Should only be attempted by contradancers. Created with Phil, a free crossword creator by Keiran King. There are lots of things I'd do differently now, but hey, it's my first puzzle!
Dimensions: 15x15
Approx. difficulty: NYT Monday/Tuesday
Files: PDF | PUZ | IPUZ | solution