Kelli

@Francis Also mysterious — no kidding, my son made us SCALLION pancakes to go with my husband’s broccoli beef tonight. (Did not know the proper name ‘Cong you bing’ until now.) Closed my puzzle by helpfully drowning out the nightly military chopper annoyance with that Beatles’ DRUMSOLO. Signing off from beautiful, peaceful but Occupied Portland.

@Scott - Me too! Oh well — let’s pat each other on the back anyway! A fun romp 😊

@Francis - Same experience here with PLINTH! It kind of fell out of my head. Love the feeling when that happens! The brain is mysterious. (p.s. I always enjoy your comments! Thanks for that.)

@Strudel Dad I had to think a bit on this too! The key here is “in order” — it’s the progression from BALD through the other clues to AFRO that is the act of “growing.” My mind went to chia pets! (Child of the 80s)

@Kelly H - Something told me to come back to this thread tonight! Feeling your kindness. Thank you! Have a lovely weekend ❤️ - also a Kelli H!