EPISODE · Aug 12, 2026 · 15 MIN
Tuesday, August 11, 2026 — Alright, Our Favorite Psychedelic Rock Band Named After a Body Part Is in the Grid 😀
from Jean & Mike Do The New York Times Crossword · host MP
Today's crossword, a debut (😃) by Wade Bednar, combined music and dynasties — specifically Chinese dynasties — in an absolutely ingenious way. But Wade didn't slough off when it came to clues, either. Thanks to the wonders of HI* we can admire 56A, "Abso-freakin-lutely!", DOI; 25A, Lollygag, IDLE; and the best of the lot, 18D, Head of a noted animal rescue project, NOAH. 😀 😀 We also have a Triplet Tuesday™️ segment, translating bemusement into amusement since ... well, we're not really sure when we started them, but it's been a while!Show note imagery: When you eat at a restaurant, there's an exceedingly good chance that the food you're eating traveled on a SYSCO truck.*Human IntelligenceWe 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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Today's crossword, a debut (😃) by Wade Bednar, combined music and dynasties — specifically Chinese dynasties — in an absolutely ingenious way. But Wade didn't slough off when it came to clues, either. Thanks to the wonders of HI* we can admire 56A, "Abso-freakin-lutely!", DOI; 25A, Lollygag, IDLE; and the best of the lot, 18D, Head of a noted animal rescue project, NOAH. 😀 😀 We also have a Triplet Tuesday™️ segment, translating bemusement into amusement since ... well, we're not r...
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Tuesday, August 11, 2026 — Alright, Our Favorite Psychedelic Rock Band Named After a Body Part Is in the Grid 😀
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