Ryan Patrick Smith

I'm excited to share that the cooperative sci-fi board game @lizfischer0.bsky.social and I are developing, Derelict, is entering a new phase of playtesting -- which means we're looking for testers! You can learn about the game and join our Discord here: waxriver.com Art by @crowwkui.bsky.social 💚

Wildwood... wow. Brimming with heart and superlatively crafted. See this in theaters while you can: www.youtube.com/watch?v=0LQt...

Back in Cryptic Crossweird today with a new #cryptic #crossword #puzzle! 👀 Hope y'all enjoy the wordplay. Sample clues: 8A Perverse AI "art" is something the Pope once got into (5) 11D Fish swallowing AirPod case becomes sick (6)

I'm back on @puzzmo.com today: www.puzzmo.com/puzzle/2026-... Theme's a bit of a groaner, ye be warned. :P

Back in Puzzmo today. See what surprises await in the fill and clues... www.puzzmo.com/puzzle/2026-...

New puzzle on my puzzle blog: realpuzzlingstuff.com/can-you-crac... I'm fond of the theme here -- hope you are too! 51A: Contributor to a video game, briefly (3 letters) 18D: Spot of tea? (5 letters)

Hope y'all enjoy(ed) my nerdy @puzzmo.com puzzle today! www.puzzmo.com/puzzle/2026-...

Happy to be back in the LA Times with a themed Thursday #crossword this week! I figured the film biz theme would be fitting for a solver base of Angelenos. That said, anyone (including you!) can solve for free at www.latimes.com/games/daily-... @latimes.com #puzzle #games

I wrote today's Morphology word ladder #puzzle for The Daily Baffle. Check it out here: dailybaffle.com/morphology Alas, it sounds like Morphology is coming to an end, so this may be my last one.

This one's for the tennis fans! 🎾 #crossword #puzzle www.puzzmo.com/puzzle/2026-...

Just posted a new #crossword to my #puzzle blog: realpuzzlingstuff.com/royal-flush/ Hope you enjoy the (topical) theme! 👀 46D: Partly or pertly, but not portly (6 letters)

A cryptic clue in honor of @feathersmcg.bsky.social: Elite "Jeopardy!" player repeatedly correct (4,4,4)

New @puzzmo.com #crossword! Apologies if this one makes y'all hungry. www.puzzmo.com/puzzle/2026-...

A few more casual snaps around Mueller Lake #photography

I authored today's Morphology #puzzle. Play here: dailybaffle.com/morphology

Back in the New York Times today, friends! Please solve responsibly. #crossword #NYTxword

With the Oscars fast approaching, I thought I'd share my personal top ten #movies of 2025. 🙂 1. Sorry, Baby 2. Sentimental Value 3. Hamnet 4. Bring Her Back 5. Eddington 6. It Was Just an Accident 7. Marty Supreme 8. 28 Years Later 9. No Other Choice 10. One Battle After Another Vive le cinéma! 🍿

Just uploaded a new #themeless #crossword to the blog! 👀 16A: Like bends and bends sinister, in heraldry (7 letters) 4D: Draft dodgers? (11 letters) realpuzzlingstuff.com/dietary-fibe...

i don't play the resident evil games but i've always admired their ability to give stuff names that are both dumb and cool. raccoon city. umbrella corporation. tyrant virus. all very dumb, all equally cool

Approaching the end of #GhostOfYotei. This game's really grown on me as I've played, and the outfits and scenery have been consistently striking 🏔

It's a two-puzzle day for me! First off, super excited to be returning to #Cryptic Crossweird with a new #crossword: crossweirdpuzzles.com/crypticcross... Sample clue: [League final ultimately tied one-one? (6)] Second, I have the Morphology puz in today's Daily Baffle: dailybaffle.com/morphology

Pleased to be back in @puzzmo.com with a fresh midi themer today! Hope y'all enjoy the #crossword #puzzle: www.puzzmo.com/puzzle/2026-...

Well, that was a rollicking State of Play! The new Kena and Mina the Hollower both have my attention, and that Konami showcase went quite hard with Darwin's Paradox, new Silent Hill, and new Castlevania. Not to mention the promising 2D God of War prequel that's apparently out right now?!

Bad Bunny’s halftime show combined music, dance, love and fun - it was a joy to watch! As a Latina I’m so proud and happy to see latin culture on display like this. Especially this year. This is the America I know and love 🇵🇷🇲🇽🇺🇸

First blog #puzzle of the new year: realpuzzlingstuff.com/shakespeare-... Hope you enjoy the themeless #crossword! 👀 1A: Pane after a breakup? (6 letters) 3D: Reasons to call off an engagement (15 letters)

With all the recent Alex Honnold coverage, I couldn't help but recall this Cyanide & Happiness classic

Just reached my 1st ending of Dead Letter Dept., which I learned of via @jacobgeller.com's 2025 gaming roundup. @skullthug.bsky.social serves up claustrophobic late-capitalist horror by way of an engrossing dead mail data entry conceit -- I echo Geller's endorsement! P.S. Watch Dead Mail ('24) too

Tried out Upwords with the 'rents last night. Fun!

I have a new puzzle to share as we head into the new year! Think I managed some clever clues here; hope you enjoy the solve. ✍️ realpuzzlingstuff.com/travel-write... 1A: Craft for which Boston is famous (9 letters) 41A: Youngster working on a shoot, maybe (8 letters)

Sad to hear about James Ransone. His performance as one of the most impactful characters in The Wire S2 was tremendous and will stick with me always.

Had my most satisfying #Wordle experience ever the other day

Wrote today's @puzzmo.com #crossword! My personal interests are well represented here, so I hope you enjoy the #puzzle: www.puzzmo.com/puzzle/2025-...

Happy holidays! I just pubbed a tricky new themeless #crossword to my #puzzle blog, if anyone fancies a challenge: realpuzzlingstuff.com/satire-and-s... 14A: Food in a meteorological simile (7 letters) 34A: Scorekeeper? (10 letters)

Taking a moment to appreciate the iconic carpet pattern at PDX (on a friend's advice)

I have a new @puzzmo.com #crossword today! Enjoy the solve and have a happy Thanksgiving 🧡 www.puzzmo.com/puzzle/2025-...

Back in The Daily Baffle with a new Morphology word ladder #puzzle today! Enjoy: dailybaffle.com/morphology 👀

I made today's LA Times #crossword #puzzle! Hope it provides a satisfying challenge 👀

#GhostOfYotei is gorgeous, damn. Sound design's really dialed in too. #VirtualPhotography

Making my Cryptic Crossweird debut today! I hope fans of #cryptic #crossword #puzzles will consider subscribing to solve my and others' work: www.patreon.com/cw/CrypticCr... Sample clues from my puzzle: 5A Clownish activity out of Quantico (5) 10A Small subatomic particle often overlooked (5,2)

Happy fall, #puzzle people! 🎃 I've just published a new Slide + Seek sliding puzzle for your amusement: realpuzzlingstuff.com/slide-seek-9/ Hope it makes for a fun diversion from my usual #crossword fare and everything slides into place for you! 👀

Back in Puzzmo today, #puzzle peeps: www.puzzmo.com/puzzle/2025-... Hope you enjoy the #crossword! 😊 @puzzmo.com #Puzzmo

Excited to be debuting in the newly launched Daily Baffle today! The format of my #puzzle is called Morphology and will be up the alley of anyone who enjoys a good word ladder 🙂 If you've had fun with my #crossword puzzles, give it a look: dailybaffle.com/morphology Thx to Julian for having me!

Finished #SwordOfTheSea last night! 🗡🌊 Really lovely little game (abrupt ending notwithstanding) #VirtualPhotography

Muscovy ducks + sea serpent statue by Mueller Lake in Austin #photography

The way the weather evolves in this game is just *chef's kiss* 😍 #DeathStranding #DeathStranding2 #VirtualPhotography

Just pubbed a quirky new #crossword puzzle to my blog: realpuzzlingstuff.com/drops-of-col... Hope y'all get a kick out of the theme. 🙂 19A: Recent Best Picture winner with an acronymic title (4 letters) 28D: Xmas transmission, maybe (5 letters)

Don't sleep on #SwordOfTheSea, the latest beautiful adventure from Giant Squid Games! The undulating landscapes and smooth snowboard-y traversal go together like PB & J, and @awintory.bsky.social delivers as always with a rich, enthralling score. 🐬

Just unboxed the #Daggerheart starter set 👀 Excited to get acquainted!

If you see this, post a knight!

So exciting to have print issues of #GameInformer dropping again! Beautifully produced and solidly written magazines 🎮