EPISODE · Oct 22, 2022 · 12 MIN
Friday, October 21, 2022 - BAE and NAE in one grid? YAY!
from Jean & Mike Do The New York Times Crossword · host MP
A debut crossword by Rafael Musa, who breaks into the elite group of NYTimes crossword constructors on one of the most difficult days of the week, aka Friday, and he does so in style. The grid is amazing - virtually no pop culture names at all, plus some lengthy (but eminently recognizable) phrases made for a smooth solve. We loved it, 5 squares on the JAMCR scale.In other news, it's Fun Fact Friday, and for FFF we go back in time all the way to ... yesterday, for the origin story of BLACKSHEEP.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 debut crossword by Rafael Musa, who breaks into the elite group of NYTimes crossword constructors on one of the most difficult days of the week, aka Friday, and he does so in style. The grid is amazing - virtually no pop culture names at all, plus some lengthy (but eminently recognizable) phrases made for a smooth solve. We loved it, 5 squares on the JAMCR scale. In other news, it's Fun Fact Friday, and for FFF we go back in time all the way to ... yesterday, for the origin story of ...
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