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Fun puzzle. Loved the spirals. Perfect distraction. My first time commenting. I have been doing the NYT xword for only a few months. I've learned a great deal and have much improved .. finally getting gold stars if only Mondays and Tuesdays so far. I appreciate this community and feel like a member even though I have only been a lurker until now. Thanks to all for your support, explanations, and tips for us "newbies." And yes, I even know about the ... emus