Greetings solvers!

For our first puzzles of the year, we have two mid-sized (11×11) offerings, both with lots of Halloween/horror movie trivia. You can give them a try below!

Cluing Conventions for New Solvers:

– Most clues are definitions, and should be able to be swapped out with the answer in a hypothetical sentence. If the clue features for a plural noun, the answer must be a plural noun (Example Clue: Toys that take batteries; Answer: RCCARS). If the clue features a present tense verb, the answer should be a present tense verb (Example Clue: Jumps; Answer: LEAPS).
– Question marks indicate that there is some wordplay afoot
– If part of a clue is abbreviated, the answer is abbreviated (Example Clue: Org. that issues IDs; Answer: DMV)
– If part of a clue is in another language, the answer is likely in another language
– Fill in the blank clues obviously do not abide by the above rules

That about covers it! Check back here from time to time for a mix of mini, mid-sized, and full sized puzzles. If you are interested in solving more, check out Crossword Club in A-225 during the second half of Flex on Fridays. If you’re interested in writing puzzles for publication in the SalsReview, send Mr. O’Brien an email.

Happy solving!

Puzzle 42 (43 can be found below!)

Puzzle 43