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

AF+ Full-Sized Crossword is Moving In

How are we going to fit all of this stuff into one apartment …?

Darby Ratliff October 26, 2024 1 Comment
One image shows a person in a suite, the other shows a hand with painted nails holding a red stiletto.
AF+

Can I Ask My Non-Binary Partner to Pretend To Be a Cis Man For My Sister’s Wedding?

Is it selfish to ask your spouse to pretend to be someone they aren’t, just so you’re not alone? Also, a reader has penis envy, possibly, maybe?

the team October 25, 2024 7 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
CONFIRMED: NUDES CAN BE PLATONIC
AF+

Good Boys Bonus Episode: The Reality of Platonic Nudes

In this bonus episode of Good Boys, Kylo is joined by Elizabeth Moon for a candid conversation about their platonic nude experience, reclaiming personal agency over their bodies, and balancing attraction in non-romantic relationships.

Good Boys October 24, 2024 2 Comments
1 down / 5 letters / Miley Cyrus's appearance in "Drive-Away Dolls," for example
AF+ Puzzles

AF+ Mini Crossword Is Definitely Not an Imposter

Nothing sus over here!

Darby Ratliff October 23, 2024
10 down / 5 letters / Bi-con Thompson
AF+ Puzzles

AF+ Crossword Misses the Olympics :(

But good news! We can still watch women’s sports any time we want!

Rebecca Goldstein October 19, 2024
One image shows an empty unmade bed, another image shows two people in an embrace.
AF+

I Feel Like I’m Waiting For My Ex To Want to Get Back Together

He left the door open for trying again, so how are you supposed to process this sudden breakup? Also, a reader asks how to distinguish between anxiety and instinct.

the team October 18, 2024 1 Comment
5 down / 4 letters / "___-haw!" (cowgirl's cry)
AF+ Puzzles

AF+ Mini Crossword Will Cherish You Intensely

Mini crossword will put you on a pedestal <3

Emet Ozar October 18, 2024
7 across / 5 letters / 7 "___ Computer" (Janelle Monáe film)
AF+ Puzzles

AF+ Mini Crossword Is In Over Its Head

A little help please?!

Kate Hawkins October 16, 2024
17 across / 4 letters / "I May Destroy You" creator Michaela
AF+ Puzzles

AF+ Crossword Has Learned So Much About Consequences

What a journey we’ve been on together!

Rebecca Goldstein October 12, 2024
One image shows a queer couple happily embracing. The second image shows someone standing undecidedly among the library stacks.
AF+

She’s a 10 But She Doesn’t Read Books

She has no real interest in reading and you just can’t move past it! Also, what to do when your partner’s new friend is no friend of yours?

the team October 11, 2024 5 Comments
6 across / 5 letters / "Caught Up in the Rapture" singer Baker
AF+ Puzzles

AF+ Mini Crossword Makes a Good Promposal

But actually — have you tried asking someone to prom with a crossword puzzle? It’s a good move!

Emet Ozar October 11, 2024
5 across / 5 letters / "Billie Eilish Doesn't Have To ___ the Color of Charli XCX's Underwear"
AF+ Puzzles

AF+ Mini Crossword Has Classified Underwear Intel

We would never betray our sources, even if they’ve won 9 Grammy Awards.

Darby Ratliff October 9, 2024
9 down / 5 letters / Sushi pairings
AF+ Puzzles

AF+ Crossword Is Realizing Actions Have Consequences

See you next week for the conclusion of this learning journey.

Rebecca Goldstein October 5, 2024
1 down / 5 letters / "Queen ___" (show staring Rutina Wesley set in Louisiana)
AF+ Puzzles

AF+ Mini Crossword Is Fit for a Queen

Well, maybe not a size queen. But other kinds of queens!

Emet Ozar October 4, 2024
Two images. One shows someone holding a cat, the other shows a person holding some jewelry.
AF+

I Trusted My Friend With My Cat. Then She Stole My Candle.

Some things are missing, but did the cat-sitter actually steal them? That’d be nuts, right? Also, is it a red flag if someone isn’t friends with their exes?

the team October 4, 2024 1 Comment
8 across / 6 letters / Gymnast and journalist Hernandez who made an "and they were roommates" joke while commentating during the Olympics
AF+ Puzzles

AF+ Mini Crossword Is Making a List and Checking It Twice

The contents of said list are surprisingly mundane.

Darby Ratliff October 2, 2024
59 across / 3 letters / Las Vegas Ace's star Wilson
AF+ Puzzles

AF+ Full-Size Crossword is Very Big

Like, 15×15 squares big. That’s a huge (compared to other Autostraddle puzzles)!

Kate Hawkins September 28, 2024
5 across / 6 letters / "___ Einbinder: Everything Must Go" (stand-up special written by and starring ___ Einbinder)
AF+ Puzzles

AF+ Mini Crossword Is Making Sourdough

BRB, gotta go feed my starter.

Kate Hawkins September 27, 2024
Collage shows a mom holding a child next to an image of a cropped shot of a person in drag.
AF+

My Family Is Freaking Out That We Took Our Daughter To a Drag Brunch

The drag queens loved your toddler and your aunt is absolutely losing her mind! Also, can you ask your gf to shave her bush?

the team September 26, 2024
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