MMMM Overview

Basics

The MMMM is a free award-winning monthly crossword, published at noon on the first Tuesday of each month. Its difficulty level is similar to a NY Times Wednesday or Thursday puzzle. To finish the puzzle, solvers need to figure out the meta, which is usually a song or band. Solvers have until Sunday at 11pm to submit their answer to the meta. 

Mega-meta
In addition to these metas, the 12 monthly puzzles include a mega-meta. The 13th and final puzzle of the year is published on the last Tuesday of December, and gives hints for the mega-meta. Solvers can guess the mega-meta early and earn bonus points as explained in the contest rules. 

Prizes
Each month, a randomly chosen solver gets a free MMMM coffee mug. At the end of the year, a Grand Prize winner is chosen using a random drawing. All solvers who that have solved at least 9 of the 13 metas correctly are eligible to win the Grand Prize.

User Feedback

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The Muller Monthly Music Meta combines two of my great loves: music and crosswords. I look forward to the first Tuesday of each month for the challenge, surprise, and fun provided by Pete’s puzzles.

Chris Popp

Great aha moments along with top-notch clues and themes keep me coming back month after month!

Ben Jones
Stamford, CT

My husband has known me for so long, he’s too used to my endless spewing of useless knowledge and occasional flashes of brilliance to even blink at them anymore. I love the MMMM because not only does it make me feel smart to figure out a meta, my husband is actually impressed when I explain my ah-ha moments to him. Thanks, MMMM!

Rachael
Greensboro, NC

As a huge music fan, I can’t say enough about Pete’s amazing construction. The ‘aha!’ moment every month (or at least the months I solve the meta) is truly breathtaking. Call the Police!

Ken
Boston, MA

I’m a big fan of the Muller Monthly Music Meta. I look forward to the challenge each month. Every puzzle is a trip down memory lane – thinking of songs from all the different times in my life. So many musical clues and answers! The meta each month is something new and clever to make you think in different ways. The mega meta, which ties all the monthly metas together, adds another layer of fun to the whole experience. If I’m ever lucky enough to win the MMMM mug, that would be the cherry on top!

Jeff Gellner
Westerville, OH