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EPISODE · Feb 24, 2026 · 12 MIN

Monday, February 23, 2026 - Alright, there's a DELOREAN in the grid!!

from Jean & Mike Do The New York Times Crossword · host MP

It's hard not to like a crossword with a DELOREAN in the grid, as we can attest: we adored today's puzzle, the fourth in the NYTimes by Hannah Binney. There was a certain novelty and freshness to the clues that made this a particularly pleasing solve, culminating in the most exciting way ever to clue an otherwise mundane answer, 11D, 4.75 seconds to assemble a Mr. Potato Head, per Guinness, RECORD. Brava!*Show note imagery: A time machine that needs no introduction ... if you were born in this century or the last one you already know it 😀 *checkout yesterday's episode to learn why this is not a typo 😀  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!

It's hard not to like a crossword with a DELOREAN in the grid, as we can attest: we adored today's puzzle, the fourth in the NYTimes by Hannah Binney. There was a certain novelty and freshness to the clues that made this a particularly pleasing solve, culminating in the most exciting way ever to clue an otherwise mundane answer, 11D, 4.75 seconds to assemble a Mr. Potato Head, per Guinness, RECORD. Brava!* Show note imagery: A time machine that needs no introduction ... if you were born in th...

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