Ryan Patrick Smith

Hopped over to Bluesky, where I'm also @WriterlyRyan — I probably won't be posting here too much anymore. See you on the other side!

@EverdeenMason Just applied! 😎

Hi! I'm hiring a deputy to help me run NYT Games Editorial. It's a cool job with a very cool boss! app5.greenhouse.io/internal_job_b…

First blog puzzle of 2025! 🎉 Hope it provides a welcome diversion: realpuzzlingstuff.com/flipping-angry/ 3D: Stream of so-called "astroparticles" (9 letters) 48A: Galaxy alternative (6 letters)

@NewYorker Wasn't expecting the narrative! Fun

Curious what the emojis mean on Venmo? Here’s a short guide to decoding what those transactions really mean. nyer.cm/7u4e4ad

@sarbearsmiley Aw, so glad you were able to track it down! It has kind of a Monty Python-esque charm I think. :)

@WriterlyRyan Found it on YouTube and it was delightful—thanks for the rec :)

happy holidays from me and the christmas eve crossword puzzle! 🎄✏️

Pleased with this #DragonAge shot I captured the other day! #VirtualPhotography Can't wait to tackle the final act once I'm back from Xmas vacation. 🔥 #PSshare #PSBlog

@darkmanrad @NYTGames @thegridkid Thanks for solving!

@WriterlyRyan @NYTGames @thegridkid thanks

Don't call it a comeback 👀 #NYTGames #NYTcrossword

@jayfeezal @NYTGames @thegridkid 1. My puzzle ran on Dec. 13. 2. My puzzle was the full-size (15×15), not the Mini. 3. The NYT crossword never indicates word breaks. For that, I'd recommend UK puzzles.

@WriterlyRyan @NYTGames @thegridkid Mini sucks today. These hints are trash. Hint: Same Here. Ans: "SODOI" thats 3 bloody words.

@MattWarsaw @NYTGames @thegridkid Thanks! Main = high sea, course = route, so main course gives you SEA LANE 🙂

@WriterlyRyan @NYTGames @thegridkid Enjoyed the puzzle! But can you explain the clueing for SEALANE ?

@teevoz @NYTGames @thegridkid Cheers!

@WriterlyRyan @NYTGames @thegridkid Nice one Ryan!

@darkmanrad @NYTGames @thegridkid

@WriterlyRyan @NYTGames @thegridkid "Contribute to a company, say", how is this act?

@kalaelizabeth Liking the pulpy feel 🙂

Sci-Fi fans, how are we feeling about Intergalactic The Heretic Prophet by Naughty Dog? 👀

@thegameawards @PlayStation @TeamAsobi Well deserved

ASTRO BOT wins Best Game Direction! @PlayStation @TeamAsobi #TheGameAwards

@SRuiz43195 Hey Stevie! Ryan from a couple games before yours here. Really enjoyed watching your run. I told my parents coming off my game that I thought you specifically would put together a streak among the folks from my tape day, and I was right!

I swear I didn't do this on purpose

@UVioletra @Assassins_UK @Ubisoft @Ubisoft_UK @ACFirstCiv @FutureVPSupport Beautiful

Assassin's Creed Valhalla

@PastelN0ir UFO50, Balatro, Last of Us 2...

Mind you the last 5 years we've had: DOOM Eternal Alan Wake 2 Animal Well It Takes Two Elden Ring Mullet Madjack Buckshot Roulette FF7R/Rebirth God of War Ragnarok Baldur's Gate 3 Tears of the Kingdom Neon White Astro Bot Metaphor ReFantazio Hi-Fi Rush

Happy to unveil an all-new Slide + Seek puzzle from yours truly and @lizfischer0 🙂: realpuzzlingstuff.com/slide-seek-8/ Best of luck!

Today's the day! 🎉 If you're in the US, you should be able to find your Jeopardy! channel + air time here: jeopardy.com/watch 👀 If you don't get regular TV, you might also be able to stream it live with a free Fubo trial. 👌