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What does it say about me that I read 17A and instantly wrote in oxforD comMA? Took me a while to let go of that one :) Wonderful puzzle, clever and fresh clues, so enjoyable. And I'm definitely going to answer my phone with AHOY the next time I pick up!
What a fun puzzle!! So breezy and enjoyable! Interesting to hear that the NYT editors pick the day the puzzle runs (and not the crossword constructor). PB of 2:57. Not sure I'll ever be able to beat that on a Tuesday... Shrinky dinks didn't make it into the puzzle (anyone else old enough to remember those?) but I'm having fun reminiscing about those times we almost burned the house down melting plastic in the oven -_-
Pure enjoyment. I felt like the constructor and I were totally on the same wavelength. I loved 3D and 29A, and a shout out for NED Nickerson, who knew that name was still rattling around in the recesses of my brain??) Thank you for a really fun puzzle!
Terrific puzzle, quick and fun. I loved the delightful and novel clues for HOPS and CASA, and the excellent pic of the grumpy kitty, all of which made me laugh. Thanks to the constructors for a quick uplift this morning! (And thanks for nothing cuz now I have "mojo dojo casa house" on repeat in my brain...) ;)
@Rich in Atlanta I'm with G. It must take so much effort to go through and find and parse out interesting puzzles for the rest of us to enjoy. I look for your comments every day and always do the puzzles you discuss! (except when they're too old to be found in the NYT archive) Thank you!!
@Jim Hi Jim! It definitely helps to type on an actual computer keyboard vs a phone. Going for a PB doesn't give me time to read every clue though, which I have lamented before means a missed opportunity to admire the constructor's creativity. I am just too impatient sometimes! I usually go back when I'm done and read through all the clues/answers though so I can marvel at the constructor's cleverness (always so impressive!!).
@Peabody I knew a variation of this one too! Maybe it's a Chicago thing :)
@KK That was the exact error I had made too and couldn't figure out
@Hardroch That particular bit in Taskmaster totally blew my mind. :) It didn't occur to me to hunt down the cryptic crossword itself - thank you for sharing the link!
@fernandan YES. Love this Buffy tribute ;)
@David Connell Agreed! We're huge Taskmaster fans, and in addition to this terrific list, we loved Seasons 4 and 14.
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