RinF
Boston
Just noticing a trend: when clues refer to current popular culture, they are “trivia filled” or “only for 20 something’s.” Once upon a time clues some of us all accept as “normal” were part of popular culture. Asta, (Heddy) Lamar, references to M*A*S*H, etc. have all appeared with no complaint about “trivia.” Maybe we all need to keep learning and internalizing Rita Ora instead of Rita Hayworth?
@Rebecca I was annoyed at first, too. Then I looked it up and not only is litchi a permissible spelling variant, it is also the first part of its scientific name, litchi chinensis, which feels fair given the way it was clued.
@Mean Old Lady AP Psychology is one of the most popular classes/courses at the high school where I teach. Very common in general these days.
@momonjava - Totally agree. I hadn’t finished Wednesday’s puzzle as of this morning, so I did that first. Much thornier than this easy breezy Saturday.
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