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EPISODE · Jul 15, 2021 · 12 MIN

Wednesday, July 14, 2021

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

Today's Wednesday crossword was on the harder side of the spectrum, but it included some fascinating facts. For example, did you know 10D, Creatures that have the densest fur of any mammal (up to 1 million hairs per square inch), SEAOTTERS? Or 21A, One of 20 on the Titanic, LIFEBOAT?  The main theme, however, revolved around authors, whose names were ordinary words with E's attached, inserted into appropriate phrases, e.g., 17A, Clamoring for "The Bonfire of the Vanities", CRYINGWOLFE. Amazinge! We give it a 5 squares on the JAMCR scale.We have listener mail, Lisa writes in to discuss her new subscription puzzle service, offering crosswords from some of the best in the biz. And, why yes, she does have a website: crucinova.com, highly recommended!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!

Today's Wednesday crossword was on the harder side of the spectrum, but it included some fascinating facts. For example, did you know 10D, Creatures that have the densest fur of any mammal (up to 1 million hairs per square inch), SEAOTTERS? Or 21A, One of 20 on the Titanic, LIFEBOAT? The main theme, however, revolved around authors, whose names were ordinary words with E's attached, inserted into appropriate phrases, e.g., 17A, Clamoring for "The Bonfire of the Vanities", CRYINGWOLFE. A...

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