Friday, October 3, 2014
Tracy Bennett’s New York Times crossword Whoa! Am I the last one to learn GOAT RODEO? 17a. [Situation that's gone absurdly out of control], okay, that’s cute. As are baby goats. You could do worse than...
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Ed Sessa’s New York Times crossword Nothing like starting off with a “What the…?” moment right at 1-Across, am I right? 1a. [Inuit companion] clues ESKIMO DOG. “Is that a thing?” I asked myself. And...
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Mike Buckley’s New York Times puzzle — pannonica’s write-up As 19-across estimably presents it, the date is the 800th anniversary of the MAGNA CARTA [Document issued on June 15, 1215]. To put that in...
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David Steinberg’s New York Times crossword – Derek’s write-up This was an impressive grid. 66 words by my count, and lots of wide-open real estate. Always a challenge to squeeze in Qs, Js, and Xs; I...
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Herre Schouwerwou’s New York Times crossword—Erin’s write-up Today’s puzzle is about the components of a common cocktail: 17a. [Like some top-quality kitchen oil] EXTRA VIRGIN 26a. [Delta locale] RIVER...
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David Phillips’s New York Times crossword—Amy’s write-up Quick post, as I got to the puzzle an hour late and have a doctor’s appointment (six-month transplant follow-up!) early tomorrow. Fave fill: IT...
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Ron and Nancy Byron’s New York Times crossword The theme revealer is 55a. [Carved decoration on a ship's prow ... or a hint to the first word of 17-, 25-, 37- and 45-Across], FIGUREHEAD, and the other...
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If you have a question for Will Shortz, he’s recording a podcast for the Times on Wednesday. You can submit your questions here, deadline Wednesday (don’t know what time). Liz Gorski’s New York Times...
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David Kwong’s New York Times crossword — Matt’s Review BACKCOUNTRY is the kicker entry in David’s puzzle today, with five countries hidden backwards in theme entries: 17-A [Actor who portrayed Newman...
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Fireball’s a contest; write-up after the deadline. Alex Bajcz’s New York Times crossword—Amy’s write-up I don’t know, people. Was this puzzle uncommonly hard or weird for a Thursday, or am I just...
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Sam Donaldson’s New York Times crossword, “Shunned” — Amy’s write-up Sam’s theme takes eight familiar phrases and adds a -TION or -SION (sounding like “shun”), changing the spelling as needed and...
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Mark McClain’s New York Times crossword—Jenni’s write-up I really liked this puzzle. I figured out the theme about halfway through. Even though I didn’t need the revealer, I still enjoyed it. Very...
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Patrick Berry’s New York Times crossword—Amy’s write-up Okay! All is right with the world. The Friday NYT is at its standard difficulty level as a balm to the solvers who were beaten up the last couple...
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Andrew Ries’ New York Times crossword—Ben’s write-up Hi everyone! Ben, filling in for Amy on this Saturday’s NYT themeless. It’s a puzzle from Andrew Ries. He’s a Minnesotan like me, so this puzzle...
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