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That had some of the most clever clues I have seen in ages. Haven't felt delight like that for a while, thanks. Please do more puzzles. One thing: pens could be considered "digital" recording devices, hehe. 🖐️

Well done. Fairly challenging, but there was a path to victory. Zero obscure cop outs. That's how they should all be done. Thank you for your integrity.

I liked it. Well done avoiding intersections of ultra-niche trivia. That's rare these days. The trick is pretty slick, too. Thanks!

Nice one. Theme is cute and not too much random trivia. Thanks!

This might end up being the most divisive puzzle ever. Once you get it, it's fairly straightforward, but not everyone will get it. I enjoyed it very much, thank you. Don't let the grumblers dissuade you. (10:18)

Nice one. Thanks.

Fun! Just one thing: 85 is a good example of what ruins a puzzle. You have two obscure words that intersect. Most people know neither, even seasoned puzzlers. That's poor construction. Please try to avoid that - it really should be rule #1 for everyone making crosswords (and editing them, Will). Still, it was a good puzzle. I look forward to more, thanks!

Yes, you're very clever. On every clue. Congrats. Now put this in a Friday where it belongs. I'm not interested in this on a Wednesday.

Please don't do that again.

When it's a good one, I give praise. Guess we'll leave it there.

Top half was mostly good for Wednesday. Bottom not so much. The sneakers and exercise clues are fairly obscure, so their intersection irked me a bit. (8:37)

I loved you as Chuck, bud! Yvonne, too. The puzzle was pretty good, keep it up.

"Paper view" was pretty nice. "Recipient of many dad jokes" should have included ", perhaps". As always, common phrases do not belong in a NYT puzzle, so shame on you there. Good puzzle overall, though, imho. Thanks.

It's hard to tell from this perspective, but I think this puzzle may have been a bit on the easy side. (7:06)

Didn't find that difficult or fun, I'm afraid. Felt cheap tbh.