Hello, cryptic folks!
Jigsaw puzzles are a New Year tradition in the Mossberg house, so this time I’d like to share one with you in cryptic form. Alphabetical Jigsaws have a long puzzling past overseas but are seldom seen stateside. The premise is that the clues are listed in alphabetical order with no numbers. The solver needs to use inference and solving power to figure out where to place them in the grid. I recommend beginning with the two pairs of clues that share the same starting letter, using the grid shape and enumerations to locate them. Thanks to K0rmad for the test solve. Good luck!
The first Square Chase variety cryptic goes out to subscribers in 3 days! I’m really excited to share this series of twice-monthly VCs with folks, and if you want to get in on the fun, I hope you’ll join us by signing up.
Take care, enjoy, and have a Happy New Year! I’ll be back in a week with your standard themed offering for January.
ipuz by Alex Boisvert (solve in squares.io) / solve online (make a copy of the google sheet) / pdf (recommended) / solution and explanations
Square Pursuit 
My day has been brightened! Thank you, Steve
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Thanks so much! Glad it hit the spot.
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Delightful puzzle! The most fun I’ve had with a variety cryptic in some time!
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Thanks a lot! I appreciate you solving.
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These work really well as .iPuz files for solving in squares.io! I can help you make one if you’re interested.
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Ooh, yes please! I’d love to pick your brain about the format a bit as well, as I’m using it for my subscription puzzles in the coming year. Thanks for the offer!
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Hit me up on Discord or something. Also: is “spashing” a typo?
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Very much a typo, haha. Thanks!
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Really fun puzzle, thanks!
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Thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed it.
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