EPISODE · May 6, 2023 · 15 MIN
Friday, May 5, 2023 - Huzzah, an excuse to talk about GERTIE the dinosaur 😀
from Jean & Mike Do The New York Times Crossword · host MP
A crossword so good that adjectives fail us -- but we still have nouns, verbs, and alliterations at our disposal to heap praise as the author fires a furious fusillade of fabulous, funny clues. This is truly a masterclass in great crossword construction. The author, Jacob McDermott, has "only" had 5 crosswords published in the NYTimes, but this one ought to count for 50. In short, we approve.To see this Mona Lisa in its entirety, check out the filled out grid at xwordinfo.comRemember our next Triplet Tuesday Contest is coming up ... this Tuesday. So start practicing now, and join us for all the festivities on the 9th!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 crossword so good that adjectives fail us -- but we still have nouns, verbs, and alliterations at our disposal to heap praise as the author fires a furious fusillade of fabulous, funny clues. This is truly a masterclass in great crossword construction. The author, Jacob McDermott, has "only" had 5 crosswords published in the NYTimes, but this one ought to count for 50. In short, we approve. To see this Mona Lisa in its entirety, check out the filled out grid at xwordinfo.com R...
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