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As a longtime executive recruiter in Silicon Valley, now happily retired, I’d like to point out that the clue for CIO (104 Down) is not quite correct. A Chief Information Officer (CIO) can be, and almost always is, an exec in *any* large company, not just tech companies, because all large companies have internal information systems, and the person responsible for them is usually a C-level executive called a CIO. This person, for example, would be the person to lead an overhaul of the company’s internal hardware and software systems - including payroll and financial planning software, for example. On the other hand, a “CTO” could be a good answer to the clue “tech company exec” because it’s generally the case that *only* technology companies have Chief Technology Officers. That’s because a CTO’s do not concern themselves with the company’s internal systems, but rather lead the company’s research, development and possibly go-to-market strategy of their proprietary technology. The CTO of a semiconductor company, for example, would typically have a solid background in semiconductor engineering and manufacturing, since that is the “tech” the company is selling. Don’t ask them what payroll system the company uses! A better clue for CIO would be something like: “top exec in charge of internal systems” That’s a long-winded explanation, but hopefully now you all know the difference between a CIO and a CTO. I think the puzzle-makers were a bit confused about that.
I’m surprised there isn’t more discussion of the spooky coincidental nature of 60A coming on the exact day that he passes away. I realize there are coincidences all the time between crossword puzzles and the “real world,” but that one struck me as quite… remarkable.
@Pat Do clues really need to be dictionary synonyms? I think as long as they can be substituted for each other in everyday usage, that’s enough to be a clue. And in common usage, I believe, crave and need are not often distinguished from each other. “I’m in Brooklyn, and I’m craving/needing a slice right now.”
@Andrew OG stands for Original Gangsta, a nickname for the pioneers of rap - especially in the genre known as gangsta rap. It’s now used very broadly as a term of respect to refer to anyone who accomplished something a while ago.
@Dana Scully One person’s trauma is another person’s cause for celebration, I’m afraid. Sarbanes-Oxley created a huge demand for “SOX” consultants, and our little accounting consulting firm became a mid-sized firm because of it. We once put up cardboard versions of both Sarbanes and Oxley in our office in order to thank them on a daily basis! But as the kids say these days YMMV!
@Arjun Why is it so often the case that *we* have to do fact-checking for them? How embarrassing.
Enjoyable Wednesday puzzle. Thanks. I thought the “panels and speakers” clue was delightfully misleading!
@One Way Ticket “can you take this while I’m seeing the doctor” and “can you hold this while I’m seeing the doctor” - something a spouse might say in the waiting room about a book.
@Joe Caden is a 1990’s-2000’s baby boy’s name.
@HeathieJ I have the exact same pet peeves. And I have the same hesitation about correcting people. But sometimes “I seen enough” and have to say something.
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