EddyMN

@Lewis It took me twice as long to finish as today’s NYT puzzle. Enjoyed it more!

@Rich in Atlanta really, not since 2006? I’m gobsmacked, because ORALE popped right into mind, and the only way I know it is from crosswords. I have been doing these for a very long time, though…at least 35 years.

@Francis Yes! Ha, why not?

@Barry Ancona I know what you are saying, but I was not criticizing the clue. I was merely pointing out that people in general misuse the term “cold front” when they mean “cold air mass”. The front is a dividing line, between air masses, colder and warmer. And the precipitation, even in winter, along the front, is likely rain. Storms, low pressure systems, form along fronts. The warmer and the colder air mix, and you may get snow to the north and west of the low pressure system. But the chill is in the polar outbreak following the front.

@Andrzej A few Polish words, and you’ve got a challenging puzzle, no? And why not? We get lots of foreign words, almost every puzzle. Well, maybe on the general knowledge scale…perhaps not.

Thank you, Rat. Now go hit Stephon Pastis with a baseball bat. Actually, Lewis, I always enjoy your posts. Why not look at the good side of things?

@Lewis Sheiks?

@Rich in Atlanta @Rich in Atlanta really, not since 2006? I’m gobsmacked, because ORALE popped right into mind, and the only way I know it is from crosswords. I have been doing these for a very long time, though…at least 35 years.

@Murhatroid certain that the steak was CUrED, I got stuck badly on ORBED and almost gave up.