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53 down / 5 letters / Brie Larson or Halsey, astrologically
AF+ Puzzles

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Darby Ratliff October 26, 2024 1 Comment
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Motti October 25, 2024 3 Comments
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Halloween

Drew Burnett Gregory Rates Her Past Halloween Costumes

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Drew Burnett Gregory October 25, 2024 10 Comments
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AF+

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the team October 25, 2024 7 Comments
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Music

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Sa'iyda Shabazz October 25, 2024 3 Comments
1 down / 5 letters / Very attractive lady who hangs out in the sea, or very unattractive noise that hangs out at the fire station on my block
AF+ Puzzles

AF+ Mini Crossword Is Flying High

We’re really putting those airline miles to good use.

Kate Hawkins October 25, 2024
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Good Boys October 24, 2024 2 Comments
HORROR IS SO GAY: HAPPY DEATH DAY
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Breaking the fourth wall does not count as dismantling anything.

Gyasi Hall October 24, 2024
If you want straight answers, ask a straight lady
TV Reviews

‘Agatha All Along’ Isn’t Straight, and Don’t You Forget It

“Hey, you want straight answers, ask a straight lady.”

Valerie Anne October 24, 2024 6 Comments
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First Person

Speak Her Name and I Appear: The Bloody Mary in the Mirror

The bathroom in my grandmother’s house had no windows, so Stella deemed it perfect. She was the only one with any summoning experience. For a successful ritual, she said we needed total darkness.

Mallory October 24, 2024 2 Comments
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Want To See a Movie Where Buffalo Bill and Norman Bates Are in a T4T Situationship? Well, Do We Have Some News for You!

Drew Burnett Gregory writes, directs, and stars in a new horror short, and it’s available for you to stream!

Kayla Kumari Upadhyaya October 24, 2024 6 Comments
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Astrology, Tarot & Witchcraft

16 Tarot Decks for Queer and Trans Tarot Readers That Embrace LGBTQ Identities

Tis the season for lighting a few candles, spreading out a decorative cloth on the table, and divining with some gorgeous new cards.

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AUTOSTRADDLE'S SCARIEST QUEER MOVIE MOMENTS
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Drew Burnett Gregory and Kayla Kumari Upadhyaya
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Celebrities (Vapid Fluff)

No Filter: Queen Latifah’s Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Performance Was Queen Sh*t

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Christina Tucker October 23, 2024 2 Comments
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Comedy

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AF+ Puzzles

AF+ Mini Crossword Is Definitely Not an Imposter

Nothing sus over here!

Darby Ratliff October 23, 2024
Astrology, Tarot & Witchcraft

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Deb Roe October 22, 2024 2 Comments
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Lesbian Sex

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Issues Movie Features

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Emily-Alice Wolf October 22, 2024 5 Comments
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Pop Culture Fix

More WayHaught Stories in the Wynonna Earp Universe and Other Gay Updates From NYCC

More queer Wynonna Earp stories in a new medium, queer updates from NYCC, THREE queer artists dropping albums on Friday, and more!

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