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Raider
Sun 25 Oct 2026
I'm thinking of adding a new badge to the crossword cards on the home page to flag puzzles that have a bit of something extra going on (instructions/endgame etc.) I need a name for the badge, but so far I've got two options, and I'm not entirely convinced by either: VARIETY: feels like a term that's perhaps more familiar to Americans than Brits. SHENANIGANS: quite long, and perhaps a little too casual. Has anyone got any better ideas? Suggestions welcome.

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Guinevere

Wonder about something like *Extra or *Puzzle Plus?

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Chameleon

Hmm, none of the options seem very clear. "Variety" and "Shenanigans" just a bit confusing, "Advanced" maybe suggests an added level of difficulty that isn't always there. Maybe just "Special Instructions" is clearest (though I think you'd want setters to actively choose the label rather than it being set automatically whenever the setter's used the Special Instructions field)? Or "Special"?

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tpgrammar

I wish I had a good idea but can’t think of anything beyond adding plus sign (possible too vague) or a “meta” tag (too annoying and/or inaccurate). Glad to hear the weekend was a hit.

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Bluejacket

The names "Antic(s) grids" and "Jape(s/ry) grids" probably have the same issues "shenanigans" has, bar the length one, but I like them anyway XD

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