Friday, November 21, 2025 - AYOEDEBIRI, remember that name (and how to spell it!!!)

There were MANY GEMS in today's puzzle, and that's not even counting 3D, A host of, MANY, and 34A, Prized people, GEMS. We had 8D, Senescent, OLD; 48D, Real hoot, RIOT; and the colorful (?) 22D, Camel and fawn, TANS. Those were just the tip of the proverbial iceberg, though, because today's grid was chockfull of awesome clues. We dive into the deets in today's episode, so do have a listen, and be sure and tell all your friends about us as well: we appreciate the biz!Show note imagery: Robert H. Goddard, definitely the best-of-the-best when it comes to ROCKETSCIENCEA reminder that the holiday season will soon be upon us, and there's no better present than a gift of the NYTimes crossword! Operators (well, ok, bots) are standing by, so cruise on over to the NYTimes and buy your loved ones the gift that keeps on giving!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!