puzzle ninety seven: having a lit time

this puzzle makes me feel 23-across!

puzzle ninety six: themeless, i think. i forget

i'm not gone yet! but this is so long! (see below for grid version)

puzzle ninety five: i have nothing to say

was not able to finish this puzzle on time but had to put it up anyway! #grindlife

puzzle ninety four: follow directions!

make sure to follow the directions closely! there are four of them.

puzzle ninety three: times-worthy

i sent this puzzle to the new york times and to the other times, and both of them rejected it. their loss!

puzzle ninety two: i'm so excited, queen!

this puzzle is going to make you go [quip]!

puzzle ninety one: googoo gaga - mason prendergast guest puzzle

guest puzzle from mason prendergast, who is now the youngest constructor ever! mason is only five months old! eat your heart out, guinness!