Sam Ezersky

Good morning, all! I always pop by the comments section on my own puzzles, because the discourse is invaluable. Normally I'm just a lurker, but today I figure I'd chime in with just couple thoughts: 1) My personal constructor style is to give you one heckuva Saturday workout, knowing that at times it'll be polarizing. So of course your mileage may vary! If this one wasn't your cup of tea, no worries, and no need to hold back; just hope you'll enjoy tomorrow's offering, or next Saturday's, whichever ... the editor in me wants something for everyone. 2) Regarding the constructor notes, the goal here certainly wasn't to come off with excessive self-praise. It's a privilege to both create and edit puzzles for The Times, and feel like I owe it to y'all to peel back the curtain more: My thought process behind the construction, but also some of the hallmarks our team seeks in (what we hope are) good, enjoyable puzzles. I hope this clarifies things better! Forever grateful for the compliments, and also the incisive feedback. All love, Sam