Setting a new PB on the grid (Crosswords)

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  • These crosswords came from Dictionary.com, as strange as it sounds. Check it out: www.dictionary.com/e/crossword/
    This came from my livestream on August 19th, 2021. Follow me to catch me live every weekday from 11AM-4PM: / northernlion
    Little known fact -- I love crossword puzzles! They're kind of like trivia questions plus words, which are two of the only things I am half decent at. Check it out!
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  • @computer70
    @computer70 2 ปีที่แล้ว +839

    I never thought I’d be so into crossword content, but watching NL utilize his trivia knowledge, vocabulary, and wit to destroy crosswords is so satisfying.

    • @coledorillo6685
      @coledorillo6685 2 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      I’m still not into crosswords in general but NL’s pogtent just elevates it

    • @xaytana
      @xaytana 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      It's similar to how Cracking The Cryptic attained popularity with sudoku content.

    • @omyyer
      @omyyer 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Now he's just gotta figure the difference between down and across.

  • @brownpowerranger66
    @brownpowerranger66 2 ปีที่แล้ว +526

    I love focusing on a word that NL doesn't easily get and lording it over him, pretending like I'm anywhere near his level 😆

    • @Bugbite0656
      @Bugbite0656 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      NO TIP!

    • @Thor8151990
      @Thor8151990 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Bodied egg on this one, but he's the only streamer I can stand to watch anymore which I suppose says more about him than it does me.

    • @dudeimdudely7477
      @dudeimdudely7477 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@deetsitmeisterjd I only know him from this, didn’t know he played games besides trivia games

  • @1dr_wall769
    @1dr_wall769 2 ปีที่แล้ว +176

    Losing it at "pleasure burger/treasure burger" 😂

  • @mikalagounaris2371
    @mikalagounaris2371 2 ปีที่แล้ว +96

    I swear to god this man changed my life. I used to think only my grandma was into crosswords, when we played together it made her so happy. This makes me think of her, but also i now understand why my grandma likes these so much

  • @ScrombIo
    @ScrombIo 2 ปีที่แล้ว +152

    me watching as NL completes the crossword in 12 minutes that I completed in 51 minutes and calling it a gimme

  • @NicolaeHolley
    @NicolaeHolley 2 ปีที่แล้ว +155

    It makes me laugh every time he says something like "I am literally the smartest person who has ever been on this platform", because it's balanced out by how often he says something like "I'm actually just stupid."

    • @pattininja95
      @pattininja95 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      It's something I have to tell people at work. Don't take it personally when I call you dumb, because I'll probably call myself an idiot 10x more

    • @Succui
      @Succui ปีที่แล้ว

      @FeedsNoSliesMusicThey probably deserve it though, have you seen how stupid some people are?

  • @Umbra451
    @Umbra451 2 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    "fish in a crocodile's belly" being croCODile was very good

  • @rodion1056
    @rodion1056 2 ปีที่แล้ว +47

    Transmission concern: FORDESCAPE

  • @kristenmitchell86
    @kristenmitchell86 2 ปีที่แล้ว +98

    I can't explain why I love watching NL do these crosswords so much, but it continuously brings me back to the channel. Please keep doing these. :)

    • @LeeDee5
      @LeeDee5 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Same here. I think it's because it fascinates me how easily he'll get more obscure words and then the easiest ones have him like triple-guessing himself.

    • @mdaily318
      @mdaily318 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@LeeDee5 I do the same thing and for me I just think, “it can’t be that easy/simple” and it usually is that easy or simple.

  • @Irakli008
    @Irakli008 2 ปีที่แล้ว +90

    NL: *deduces SUMMERDAZE with a single letter*
    Also NL: 36:20

  • @lastsummerday
    @lastsummerday 2 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    I never thought I would spend almost 40 minutes watching a bald man solve crosswords. But here I am; 40 minutes later.

  • @PieMan061
    @PieMan061 2 ปีที่แล้ว +188

    This and chess have been the poggiest content for me. Got me into doing both on my own as part of my morning routine

    • @Potbelly76
      @Potbelly76 2 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      If NL ever discovers "Scrabble," watch out!

    • @alecp6265
      @alecp6265 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Agreed. So fun watching NL breeze through parts I really struggled with while also getting stuck on hints I got right away. It's very fun to compare.

    • @soonerjohn06
      @soonerjohn06 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Same here

    • @calinguga
      @calinguga 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@alecp6265 yep. "puns of the year" was the first crosswords puzzle i've solved in at least 10 years, and the first english one i've ever attempted. took me a full hour of staring at it but i goddamn did it.

    • @sillychinas
      @sillychinas 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I wish NL would bring back chess

  • @Sceleri
    @Sceleri 2 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    need a soundboard with "gimme", "owned" and "i am become the joker" etc.

  • @KVWI
    @KVWI 2 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    Some of the highest pog concentrate on the channel right now, for sure.

    • @andehhhhhhh
      @andehhhhhhh 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Pog levels are off the charts for sure

  • @yousmellofhorse
    @yousmellofhorse 2 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    NL not getting “SIRI” straight away just radiates pure boomer.

    • @a.r.1611
      @a.r.1611 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      My brain started physically hurting when he went "CaSe??"

  • @xtremegaming1232
    @xtremegaming1232 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    The classic “It might not be [right answer], it could be [wrong answer]”

  • @MakeshiftGent
    @MakeshiftGent 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Its absolutely crazy that I am starting to enjoy NL's Crosswords so much. Give it enough time and NL might just be known for Crosswords over Isaac.

  • @AshySpeed
    @AshySpeed 2 ปีที่แล้ว +45

    I like how it took me 1 hour and 25 minutes to complete the first crossword, and this Egg smashed it in 12 minutes. Granted English isn't my first language and all, but it's still wild.

    • @lr-
      @lr- 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      English is my first language and I didn't even know a quarter of the words up there

  • @Oomykins
    @Oomykins 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Loving the crossword arc! I do like it when NL has the answer check turned off. With it on we don't get to see the fun reasoning behind potential answers!

  • @dohnutg
    @dohnutg 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I already do a crossword every day and watch NL every day, so this content is pog for me. I like watching this on YT instead of live so I can pause and do the puzzle first and then watch NL solve it. Yes, I make it into a little game/competition. It is about as interactive as this content can become. NL has a knack for crosswords.

  • @alaskansalmon8666
    @alaskansalmon8666 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I can never do what NL does but that doesn’t mean I wasn’t screaming Siri at my phone

  • @XDThrash
    @XDThrash ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Dude predicted Fall Guys getting bought by epic almost a year ago

  • @comma_thingy
    @comma_thingy 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    9:41 I think the fact ochre is spelt ochre, spring term is the supposedly the last part of the school year, the Fall Guys one is Fall not Autumn probably tells us this is not European in any way, as have none of the other crosswords, which have all felt violently North American

  • @viedralavinova8266
    @viedralavinova8266 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love watching these. One of my old bosses loved crosses words, and always tried to encourage me. Unfortunately I don't know much crossword stuff. But watching NL and the crosswords are very enjoyable. Definitely massages my brain a certain way I'm not used to.

  • @FableCountry
    @FableCountry 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    i love watching him get out of a crossword rut. like it's satisfying as a software developer. he's basically problem-solving but with words and trivial knowledge, lol.
    i haven't watched in a minute but man, this content has me hooked in. now i'm doing the crossword puzzles.
    thanks for the inspiration, ryan :)

  • @scoobyshag85
    @scoobyshag85 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I’ve been pleasantly surprised how much I enjoy NL’s crossword content. The man is an actual genius.

  • @thaumaturgeslit7759
    @thaumaturgeslit7759 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    All forms of Trivia content from Ryan is so enoyable!

  • @RFxSukhoi
    @RFxSukhoi 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I am surprised by how many times NL said iPhone helper without realizing it's Siri. Also couldn't believe it when he said canta instead of canto.
    P.S. I am in no way attempting to insult NL.

  • @XThePrincessOfMusicX
    @XThePrincessOfMusicX 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Been lovin the crosswords my man 🤙

  • @takemywordforit4128
    @takemywordforit4128 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    this is all I watch you for anymore

  • @silliestenjoyer
    @silliestenjoyer 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    who knew that watching some dad do crossword puzzles would become comfort videos for me lol

  • @loledinmypants
    @loledinmypants 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I can't believe I got the "Marlin's catcher" pun only after watching NL do this crossword like 3 days later... I am ashamed of my words and also my deeds.

  • @XypherFTW
    @XypherFTW 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I never knew crosswords could be so poggy-woggy

  • @tron1852
    @tron1852 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    The summerdaze call is unbeaten

  • @blaake7892
    @blaake7892 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    this and his tier list videos... idk why i watch them but they do be entertaining

  • @DOGroove
    @DOGroove 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Chess, Crosswords, Geoguessr. Such surprisingly blessed content.

  • @calamitysam4931
    @calamitysam4931 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    16 across is up there with the greats

  • @erykkruk9991
    @erykkruk9991 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love this crossword series. Ryan is the Boss.

  • @illusion6559
    @illusion6559 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Haven't watched since chess, but this crossword series is definitely up my alley

  • @Irakli008
    @Irakli008 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    33:12 I love his tilted rant 😂

  • @dawsonescott8428
    @dawsonescott8428 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    huge fan of when northernlion says thursday’s got it funky

  • @blakewaskow6167
    @blakewaskow6167 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Jerri Manthey reference at 9:04 was a very unexpected source of pog

  • @goblinirl
    @goblinirl 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Please keep this content going

  • @audentia617
    @audentia617 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Bro the first puzzle he did took me 40 minutes to do and I just watched this man demolish it 🙇‍♂️

  • @La_sagne
    @La_sagne 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    "welcome to pleasure burger.. you want a happy end with that?"

  • @scribbleconcept8518
    @scribbleconcept8518 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    35 across was my favorite

  • @M0rBiTe
    @M0rBiTe 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    i think the non begginer mode was better :D

  • @caveto424
    @caveto424 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I finally understand why ghosts are so angry, as I sit here screaming ECO! over and over again at someone who can't hear me.

  • @Octoshark19
    @Octoshark19 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I sure could go for a pleasure burger right now

  • @BTElectric
    @BTElectric 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I never thought I'd say this, but this content is really pogging my gourd.

  • @auldfouter8661
    @auldfouter8661 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    even , seeker and eco were calling out.

  • @butticorn
    @butticorn 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fallguise KILLED Me

  • @coolfool183
    @coolfool183 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Idk any of these words but this is epic

  • @TheMarkoSeke
    @TheMarkoSeke 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    iPhone helper: _ _ R I
    NL: "Jeri from Survivor?"

  • @zoellaanne9101
    @zoellaanne9101 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Glad to know I wasn’t the only one to struggle with the Half and Half puzzle! I thought I was just stupid haha.

  • @DuchessEvie
    @DuchessEvie 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The puzzle: Only
    Me, immediately: **fans**

  • @applejewsy
    @applejewsy 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Literally just a middle aged father doing crossword puzzles

  • @singlenator9138
    @singlenator9138 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    NL really saving the crossword industry

  • @benjaminnewell5214
    @benjaminnewell5214 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    pog new crossword content

  • @SHPunctredTire
    @SHPunctredTire 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    NL: *gets FALLGUISE
    Me: ahh this crossword must be american
    NL: *gets IMMENSE
    NL: tell me you're a british crossword without telling me you're a british crossword

  • @razorlumz
    @razorlumz 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I can't be the only one that watches these for the clicky noises.

  • @viyami
    @viyami 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    omg... it's like staring into the sun. do these have a dark mode?

  • @TannerBugatti
    @TannerBugatti 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I was screaming notip in my head 🤣

  • @brookhaven86
    @brookhaven86 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Could I solved this? No, I'm dumb but believe me when I say I was screaming Siri at my screen. 😂

  • @IWkris
    @IWkris 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    NL! I'd love to see you take on the daily cryptic crossword on Simply Daily Puzzles with the Crossword Genius AI helper to help you understand the meta of cryptic prompts. It would be nice to see you stumble on a crossword for once

  • @valkrieger3552
    @valkrieger3552 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    15 across "Man in the matrix", I'd argue that clue rules Neo out actually

  • @jontancool9181
    @jontancool9181 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    crossword meta is the best meta so far

  • @gcal8263
    @gcal8263 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    when will someone tell NL that he can press space to change between down and across?

  • @dog1783
    @dog1783 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Approximately 30:00 is where the jokaire begins to assert himself

  • @EDoyl
    @EDoyl 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Time for an Oreo Ado to Occur

  • @iabervon
    @iabervon 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    When I got BREAKSATEN, I was like, "that's not how you spell Satan."

  • @Hassy171717
    @Hassy171717 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    How long has this man been playing Fall Guys and he can't get that clue right off the bat!!!! C'mon EGG!!!!! :P

  • @jackl8025
    @jackl8025 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    thank you fäther for square puzzle

  • @LilyVan7
    @LilyVan7 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    It is insane seeing him pull himself out of incorrect words/letter assumptions, his brain is too pogged

  • @Jamaco67
    @Jamaco67 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The first puzzle was made by Gary Larson! Is this something he does in his free time or could it just be a coincidence?

  • @Ben_R4mZ
    @Ben_R4mZ 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I felt a bit self-satisfied that I figured out "see also" almost immediately but wtf was that instant "Bran" answer xD

  • @cammyboig
    @cammyboig 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Did he do 3 part harmony on this stream? The themed answers were absolutely fucking ridiculous

  • @alastairdouglas1737
    @alastairdouglas1737 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    NL should try the cryptics

  • @WccDyer
    @WccDyer 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    You don’t have to hit reveal letter after swapping to regular mode. Showing mistakes is intrinsic to regular mode. Hitting reveal letter is the computer showing you the selected letter in this case is was the R in fire.

  • @MrCveedub
    @MrCveedub 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    First puzzle was by Gary Larson

  • @TomLiKESLemons
    @TomLiKESLemons 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Damn watching this has made me feel proper stupid.

  • @XxzombilovaxX
    @XxzombilovaxX 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Yes crossword!!! Less gooo❤❤❤❤

  • @Cromaticz
    @Cromaticz 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Have you tried NYTimes crossword puzzles?

  • @biggie_kellogs7919
    @biggie_kellogs7919 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    another humdinger of a video to be sure

  • @areallyusefulengine2764
    @areallyusefulengine2764 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Him not getting ratio with r and t lol

  • @simons9264
    @simons9264 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Gary Larson? the same guy that made The Far Side? did he make this crossword?

  • @watermelons2921
    @watermelons2921 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Puns Of The Year took me an hour :(

  • @refusalskills
    @refusalskills 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wait, so is the author of the first crossword the same Gary Larson that created The Far Side? Or is that just a wild coincidence?

  • @silafim
    @silafim ปีที่แล้ว

    treasure...burger? 30:07

  • @matiam92
    @matiam92 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It's honestly shocking to me that he is so damn smart.
    No offense obviously

  • @krablord
    @krablord 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wait is this Crossword made by the 'Cow Tools' comic man??

    • @JohnJohnson-vq7ze
      @JohnJohnson-vq7ze 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I think it's just a guy with the same name as him.

  • @jackl8025
    @jackl8025 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Day 49 of explaining NL's song references
    7:32 Craig Mack - "Flava in Ya Ear (Remix)" (ft. Notorious B.I.G., LL Cool J, Busta Rhymes & Rampage)
    10:03 Paula Cole - "I Don't Want to Wait" (reference to "Dawson's Creek")
    16:07 Andrew Gold - "Thank You For Being a Friend"
    21:26 Eric Clapton - "Layla"

  • @everynameistakencrap
    @everynameistakencrap 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Crossword meta

  • @bukkfrig
    @bukkfrig 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    9:38 This is definitely NOT a British crossword. As a NZer, after doing British crosswords for years I know most of their common references, but the American ones are tough. (Eggo, etc. Hmm, didn't I see some product placement for them on Stranger Things?)

  • @Bozhak
    @Bozhak 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    IPhone helper- Case?

  • @ADDAmerican
    @ADDAmerican 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Tell me you have a samsung without telling me you have a samsung lol it took him forever to get siri and i got it instantly granted its the only one i knew😂

  • @DaedricDanish
    @DaedricDanish 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nl makes me feel so stupid sometimes

  • @Whatsuppbuddies
    @Whatsuppbuddies 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Which Friend are you? I took the quiz, and I'm Supreme Ross!

  • @attention_shopping
    @attention_shopping 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    gr8

  • @MrXerios
    @MrXerios 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Not gonna lie, as a non native english speaker i’m quite proud of how well I did on this puzzle.