"Critical Assessment" by Mark McClain
A themed daily crossword by Mark McClain. Free to play, online or print - no
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An easy American-style grid with straight clues, published 11/5/2026 and rated 4.22 out of 5 by solvers.
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Get to know Mark McClain
I began constructing crossword puzzles in 2013 after I was retired from full-time work. My first puzzle was published in the LA Times in October 2014, and since then hundreds of my puzzles have been published in a wide range of venues. You'll find a sampling of my puzzles on this site, and more information about me on my web site.
695 puzzles · Rated 4.22/5 · Constructor since 5/16/2018
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Clues
Across
Emulate a marmot Pop singer Tori Nonviolent protest Skin ailment Part of a wind turbine Stir up in one's mind *Treats that are turned over before serving DC Comics superhero Single-stranded genetic mol. In order Dark grayish brown Surprised sound *Deceptive hockey strategy Not inclined to choose just anything Part of Iberia Wedding vow Coastal city of Israel The ones over there Not shallow Merchant's inventory ID Fictional Lorna 35-Across city *Gymnastics stunt that may lead to a handstand Beefeater in a bottle Took a chair "Of course!" Frequently, poetically Neophyte Hypercritical person's reaction to the beginning of the starred clue answers Striped gem Potent opening? Opera set in Egypt Nervous Greet's partner Work or walk with difficulty
Down
Garden annoyance Major US wine region Aide, for short Sudden desire Urban thoroughfare Insane ___ about (approximately) Stitched Short time period Anton Chekhov play Hit on a joint Big name in furniture Bird's home Family man, to the kids "Moonlight" Oscar nominee Harris One who was waited for in vain Term of endearment Pub options Shaving accident Clean vigorously Nickname that's the sound of the first and last letter of the full name "Once ___ time, ..." Police stunners Old McDonald letters Wooded valley Iridescent gemstone Need ___ (security criterion) One option for watching a movie, briefly 601, in old Rome In ___ (anxious) They negotiate matters for pro athletes "Oh, heck!" Dispatch, as a fly Implore Horse with sprinkled white coloring Gift tag adverb Big book Bubble ___ (packer's cushioning) Get really angry ___-European languages Old-time oath "Who knew!?!" 180 from SSW
