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Congrats on the debut! I liked this Tuesday puzzle quite a bit. I'm astonished, however, at the vitriol in some of the comments. IMO, blaming a constructor's clever cluing for one's lack of knowledge is not a good look.
As someone who, many years ago, took a writing course with Anne Lamott, I was delighted to see the title of one of her books in today's puzzle. I didn't become a fiction writer, but I did discover that a talented author can also be a truly wonderful and down-to-earth human being.
At first the answer to 49D had a slightly salacious sound to me. Nuns wear habits, but I was not aware that monks' robes were also called habits so it seemed a little racy until I googled it! Also, "GIRLIES?" GAL PALS made sense for the clue. I don't know a soul (male or female) who refer to their women friends as "girlies."
@D that's a rather unpleasant comment. It was a challenging puzzle for me, but I took joy knowing that a grandfather and his grandson created this together. Lighten up, please.
@The X-Phile I found this puzzle to be a bit more difficult than most Monday puzzles, so I agree with the many folks who commented similarly. What I find irksome is when someone says something like "Easiest crossword puzzle ever! I finished it in less that 10 minutes!" In other words, "I'm smarter than most of you." Your comment falls in the second category.
As someone who enjoys doing crosswords in a haphazard way, I did not have fun with this puzzle. I love jumping around from one section to another, with no rhyme nor reason, to watch the fill slowly make sense. I know most solvers are much more methodical, that's just not how I roll. Wednesdays are usually my favorite, but, sadly, this construction was a slog for me.
I never comment. Well, rarely on crosswords. Came to say this was my fastest time, ever. Not a good, nor bad thing, as I enjoy spending time on the puzzles each morning, so finishing quickly doesn't always bring joy. Back to the grind and all that. However, even before solving so quickly, I knew I'd want to comment on finding it hard to imagine how an Egyptian cobra could be considered a tricky clue. Seems as if the answer to it appears, in one way or another, nearly weekly.
@Grant so does that mean you're pro fascism?
@Pax Ahimsa Gethen I thought the clue should have read "Spanish for girl friend"
@Bob T. thanks so much for that blast of 70s nostalgia! The set, the font and Linda Lavin's ensemble! It was the Mike Douglas Show, btw. My Mom never watched the soaps, but she was a big fan of both Merv and Mike.
Monday's are not usually overly challenging for me, but today seemed tougher than usual. Which made it very enjoyable, and almost like a Tuesday or Wednesday. My only real snag was with the clue for 33D. I'd always thought they were softwoods, with some varieties actually being more bush than tree. A quick google proved me wrong about the hardwood classification, but I was relieved to have the bush association confirmed. As I'd been taught that tidbit from long-departed close family friend, it was heartening to learn that Mr. Parker had not steered me wrong.
I found the scribbled in boxes/answers distracting (my eyesight isn't what it used to be) so my answer to 49A could have been "SandeMilton"
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