EPISODE · Aug 28, 2021 · 11 MIN
Friday, August 27, 2021 - No REDHERRING here
from Jean & Mike Do The New York Times Crossword · host MP
A straightforward Friday oeuvre from the pen of Robyn Weintraub - Mike was reminded of Joe Friday's catchphrase, "Just the facts, ma'am", as most of the clues seemed to be quite literal. To be sure, there were a few verbal sparklers, including 1A. What takes a ticking and keeps on sticking?, STAMP (not TIMEX!), and 6D, Stuck-up couples at weddings?, CAKETOPPERS. We like it, a crossword that SOOTHES.In Fun Fact Friday, we get the 411 on pochoir prints, and one of its leading practitioners, Jean Saudé. Definitely worth a Google search!We love feedback! Send us a text...Contact Info:We love listener mail! Drop us a line, [email protected], we're on FaceBook, so feel free to drop by there and strike up a conversation!
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A straightforward Friday oeuvre from the pen of Robyn Weintraub - Mike was reminded of Joe Friday's catchphrase, "Just the facts, ma'am", as most of the clues seemed to be quite literal. To be sure, there were a few verbal sparklers, including 1A. What takes a ticking and keeps on sticking?, STAMP (not TIMEX!), and 6D, Stuck-up couples at weddings?, CAKETOPPERS. We like it, a crossword that SOOTHES. In Fun Fact Friday, we get the 411 on pochoir prints, and one of its leading practition...
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