EPISODE · May 1, 2023 · 19 MIN
Sunday, April 30, 2023 - Not to overly HEROIZE today's constructors, but this puzzle was NONSTOP fun!
from Jean & Mike Do The New York Times Crossword · host MP
This crossword is really -- to borrow from 54A, Baseball slang for home run -- a TATER (our favorite new word for something fabulous). What elevates this NYTimes Crossword from merely brilliant to something stratospherically stunning is the theme: but the surrounding cast of characters, aka the non-themed clues, are themselves terrific. Definitely 5 squares on the JAMCR scale, and to find out exactly why, have a listen.Also, to see this Mona Lisa of a crossword, fully solved, check out xwordinfo.com right here.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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This crossword is really -- to borrow from 54A, Baseball slang for home run -- a TATER (our favorite new word for something fabulous). What elevates this NYTimes Crossword from merely brilliant to something stratospherically stunning is the theme: but the surrounding cast of characters, aka the non-themed clues, are themselves terrific. Definitely 5 squares on the JAMCR scale, and to find out exactly why, have a listen. Also, to see this Mona Lisa of a crossword, fully solved, check out xwor...
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Sunday, April 30, 2023 - Not to overly HEROIZE today's constructors, but this puzzle was NONSTOP fun!
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