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I loved this puzzle all the way through. I got THEENTERPRISE at the start, and continued to be amazed as all the other related hints and answers came up (pun intended). Hearty congratulations on a beautiful, astounding construction and a very enjoyable solve!
@Debra King Celebrating women shouldn't mean erasing men. We need equality, not full dominance.
Huh. I managed to complete the puzzle without solving two of the rebuses. I came here to figure out what in the heck a "tea tey" could be, and learned that a "maongpire" was *not* some arcane Star Trek reference. That probably explains how I bested my average time!
I often wonder what exactly is defined as "sparkling fill," or other such compliments for a happily crafted crossword. This, this is that definition. It started with 6D, then 13D, 30A...and by then I had discovered the theme and was smitten. nO LAME puzzle, this.
@Phil Uh yeah, trotters and pacers are very well-known racing breeds.
@Pax Ahimsa Gethen Just dropping in a note of support, 'cause I'm sure you can use some! I hope you have a community that lifts you up, and allies that appear when and where you need them.
@Eileen I just finished it in the app. Did you follow the link in the column for instructions?
@Bob T. I got Newark/ Paterson, Yonkers, and Baltimore. I was raised in Ohio, reside in Southern Appalachia...but my father was from Flushing. The Pendant nose and vocabulary apparently breed true!
@Rachel Hmmm, something like CAPRICAPRICORNCORN?
@Sukey Mais out! Without the "s" it indicates a generic, American designation--which is certainly not what the clue indicates. <a href="https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1994-10-27-fo-55529-story.html" target="_blank">https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1994-10-27-fo-55529-story.html</a>
@Jane Wheelaghan "Order up" is what a cook says when putting a finished plate in the pass. This irritated me, as it's said at the pass (or the server), not the plate. But it's a Saturday puzzle, so I guess we'll have to...give it a pass.
@Francis Oh thank you! This was the exact error I had in my grid that was threatening my gold star. My secret to making the hunt a little less stressful is to take a screenshot of my grid, so I can easily review it without worrying about the clock. It would probably be easier to just not worry about the clock, but...
@Joe Help me out--I don't understand how MEET answers that clue. Had me flyspecking until I saw your comment.
@KRB Oh thank heavens for your comment! I was in exactly the same stickiness.
@lawrenceb56 Huh. I didn't catch it, so @nk's comment saved my gold star!
@lucky13 Aaargh! I had "drier," which was the cause of today's flyspecking episode. I came here looking for a translation for "dEED TEA," having no toehold in the THC-loving culture. Again, the comments preserve my sanity for another day.
@Jennifer Thanks for the insight.
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