Nikhil B

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Nikhil BColoradoApr 6, 2026, 9:43 PM2026-04-06negative87%

I felt like there were quite a few cross-checks in this puzzle that were particularly difficult for a Monday. In the top left, both GONG/BONG and IRAN/IRAQ crossing "_ _ STYLE" were pretty tough. I also disliked ROE/DOE. The left middle fill was particularly bad with YES/YEP/YEA crossing POMP (already an awkward Monday word), surrounded by obscure references and French. I was surprised these cross-checks were supported by the cluing and not mitigated.

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Nikhil BColoradoFeb 4, 2026, 5:49 AM2026-02-04negative78%

@Lisa B, There are multiple lines, but a singular palm is only one source. This really tripped me up in the box

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Nikhil BColoradoJun 11, 2026, 3:21 PM2026-06-11positive81%

@Horsefeathers This perfectly captures one of the bigger challenges I faced when setting this grid. Good eye!

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