Sujeet

Crossword puzzles are usually a fun way to challenge myself and learn something new, but this one was disappointing. The overuse of brand names, proper nouns, and slang (colloquialisms) made it feel more like a trivia test than an enriching word game. I would’ve appreciated a better balance, ideally with a few fresh or thought-provoking words and phrases to walk away with.

I managed to solve it, but I didn’t really enjoy the theme. I also wasn’t a fan of the use of proper names—as if they were universally known.