Long walks n sunsets
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Did some digging into the Lenape after reading the natick-blamestorm here. I knew of them from growing up in the Pennsylvania Delaware valley, but never that their territory extended to Long Island and the lower Hudson valley. Another fun fact - the word Manhattan is from Lenape
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I never heard of lots of answers in this puzzle and I loved it! Pays to remember: What I know < What I don't know And Lots of what I know ≠ Lots of what others know And Puzzles = Puzzles
@Terry maybe it's a lower case t? As in here comes the President? Just spitballing. Although a certain resident president Likes to Capitalize at Random Thank you for your Attention to This matter
A SWEET homage to a SOOTY street corner! Last TIMES I checked, numbers are words too... And if I'm being honest the militancy of the antimath brigade has me a little concerned that their dislike of basic multiplication is, more than anything else, a symptom of a greater deficiency in our education system. My peeve: when a cashier has to check their screen to figure out change for a dollar.
Super fast and fun. It's been said before but it [KODIAK,POLAR], if you're once bitten by a tougher puzzle, don't let yourself be [BASHFUL,MEEK]. It will get easier the more you solve!
You say "B" I say "Bee" You say "R" I say "Ar".... To all the haters: If you're going to *e *egative, *e *ice!
@Paul Thanks for sharing that. Particularly jarring on a day like today when we acknowledge past racist injustices and oppression, and worse
Took me several soundings-out to get it then chuckled with admiration. This brought to mind other great lead-in lines to ponder and appreciate today and every day I pledge allegiance to the flag Oh beautiful for spacious skies This land is your land, this land is my land My country 'tis of thee, sweet land of liberty Safe and happy holiday wishes All!
Wondering are the harsher critics of this puzzle low-key (A Minor 7th) admitting that they can't FOLLOW DIRECTIONS? The revealer, along with the circled theme answers, pretty well pointed the way for me. And my long-ago BA earned in geography continues to pay off in the most sublime ways. Though my need for symmetry was momentarily jarred by the asymmetrical theme answer placements, I'm guessing the constructor must have considered it, and let it go in favor of this completely enjoyable treasure map.
@Leslie not sure what u mean by "inappropriate"? Bc it's dated and harmful? By that measure I guess Caligula would be non-starter as well? My dad was a Marlboro Man in print ads once upon a time - but not really that long ago - so it was kinda fun for me to see this clue. Just a fun fact, not an endorsement
Tautally awesome puzzle! Thank you, Jeffrey, for your unique sense of wonder. I can't wait to pepper the next nerdy conversation with this newfound knowledge.
Had a brain f*** over 35D for a minute, and was a little relieved when the answer was just a wardrobe malfunction, but the actual answer made me relive the horrifying day in 4th grade when that happened to me. I tried to hide it until my teacher graciously and quietly invited me to go to the office so they could call my parents for replacement pants. I remember that lesson in kindness that year more than anything I learned from a book.
Can't help thinking that some of the harshest critics here simultaneously harbor secret admiration. Maybe their comments are just LOVE LEttERS
Really clever theme! Here's my other 1.41421356237 cents - I've golfed for half a century and never teed a ball. Teed up, usually
As a hack carpenter, I always thought the adage should state: Measure five times, cut once, sand for an hour. Works for me! Amazing tricky puzzle! the scissors kept moving a few squares when I zoomed in and out on my android screen before I got the trick, so I had to close and reopen several times, adding yet a third trick to the puzzle
Coolest Mini ever today! If that was said already, it bears repeating 🤣
@Bill in Yokohama It refers to the phrase "good and ready". Usually a snarky or angry delay tactic, as in, I'll get to it when I'm good and ready!
This was a lot of fun for m e so if you didn't like it, at least MEETMEINTHEMIDDLE
Once again, there is a REBUSCONSPIRACYFOOT A !
Sorta endearing LIKELIKEABLE I like this kind of theme where I really look forward to what the next answer will be
An enjoyable ride. This puzzle transported me to a time when conductors on regional Philly trains actually shouted out All Aboard. That was also when smoking was allowed and the windows opened! Now it's a sealed can that emits chorus of beeps and buzzes and robot voices indicating stops and starts. But it's overall a faster and much smoother ride, so that's a plus. I still remember my neighbor-friend's dad Mr Balakian from when I was 5 years old coming home from his job as a conductor in his crisp grey uniform and military-looking cap, and I always thought he must have been very important. In hindsight, he was. Considering this area's public transit debacle this summer, a very timely theme!
Rayon is - more accurately - semi-synthetic. Think bamboo fabric, which is universally thought of as "natural". Well, it is but it's made with chemicals. Rayon and bamboo fabrics are the same, except rayon uses wood pulp.
@Mean Old Lady I'd like to take a slug at that nuance but I'd be punching above my weight
As one who has simultaneously been talking on my cell phone and looking for that same phone to take a picture, look up an address, etc., I appreciate any fun - corny or not - poked at modern technology. It's truly a font of foibles. As for the other commenters, I'll uh view
@Andy Likewise, the Crimson Tide is a nickname
@Jim coined way before the Simpsons I think!
Dammit I'm mad that this puzzle's over already! Cool and Sunday thing about the construction was that I didn't nail all of the themers without some crosses, and at the same time I couldn't solve all of the crosses without the themers.
No true crossnerd could hate this puzzle That must've been a flock of geese Post honk ergo prompter honk Unless emus also honk ....
Having not had breakfast yet, the food clues are very triggering, and got me wondering.... As much as I love chicken n waffles, I wonder whether PANCAKE TURKEY PANCAKE might stack up? Might have to fire up the test kitchen. Meanwhile I hope everyone enjoys a bountiful feast of friends, family, and food today, and thanks so much nyt and commenters for a healthy serving of fun learning every day!
Would have commented enthusiastically in Saturday's comments but didn't finish till this morning. SW was a doozy for me - ironic since I'm currently visiting the Southwest! 5 revisits and 1:29:00 of pure puzzle joy. The whole thing reminded me of puzzles from 20 yrs ago. Streak's intact, but wouldn't have been bothered at all if that one bested me. Bring it on, Sunday!
Two of my single-digit-aged staples: Straight Ovaltine by the spoonfuls, and St. Joseph's orange aspirin by the fistfuls. How my palate has evolved...never thought of combining them then but if I knew then what I know now I might have had a much more serious habit!
Beware of disgruntled commenter P(PHI)CKETS trying to steal your joy. All this puzzle requires is some imagination to get (PHI)N the fun! When you're a new solver don't you want to find out what this is all about (helps to read the column and the comments)? And when you're a seasoned solver don't you expect Mondays on Wednesdays and rebuses and trivia and proper names and every manner of misdirection? Asking for a friend
#2 was a brain-number for a minute! Really cool grid design, and I liked the opposing loosely related SLUMBERPARTY/AREYOUDECENT and HAUTECUISINE/ATEONESWORDS entries
This was fun to solve and a great timely theme on the 50th anniversary of the adoption of the ESA. I don't always notice grid patterns, but I looked after solving this one and I wonder if anyone else saw what seems unmistakeably like a great smiling horned something!
Fud and tibely, since i'b here dursing by first code id bady, bady years ebu ebu
Can never get enough rebuses or pizzases! DOH!
This puzzle happily reminded me of all the delightful culinary discovery I experienced during my relo in southern CA. Sushi, hotpot, Mongolian BBQ, Korean BBQ, shabu-shabu, pho, Khmer, and on. These plus countless Asian food markets - some as big as "superstores" - where if you're inclined you can buy the raw ingredients yourself, but advisable to be escorted by someone who can help you navigate, and read the signs! This was equalled by the Latin American food fest that's there too. All of these may exist elsewhere in the US, but not with nearly the authenticity and variety I think. I miss all of that now like I used to miss cheese steaks and hoagies and scrapple, which barely exist there.
Hmmm Like many I solved it but didn't get the star. Because. Hyphens. Couldn't "dashed" just as well have been interpreted as "trashed", meaning just ignore the "LINE" to arrive at the down answers? That's how I thought of it anyway.
@Min assume Pastries would be on that menu ba dum tsss
@Anita Wow I misread "shifty" really badly the first time through and thought your comment was going drastically in the opposite direction! I completely agree with your (as written) thoughts ( :
Interesting. Older than dirt here, and I've never known fun or cliche to be only adjective or noun. Language changes through repeated usage so I guess it's best to be somewhat fluid about it. I finally say No Problem as much as You're Welcome
Abbreviated entry: Lifer PROCON
@G cats are so often meowlined, and hisscriminated against in so many ways. Admirable of you to stand on your hind legs and demand an end to the purrpetuation of these injustices
For some reason the French clue immediately implanted a D'yer Mak'er EARworm in my head, but spelled all wrong EAU, HAUT, OWE, OWE, HAUT, EAU, YOU DON'T HAVE TO GEAU-HAUT Enjoy!
@Mary think "fasten". Make Fast isn't used as much I think but still a valid clue ....
Down only clues and solved with no problem. For any 10-minute Saturday solvers (?!?) out there, Mondays down only is always a fun challenge! One of my favorite - albeit lowbrow - pieces of literary-inspired music is Kama Sutra by surf rock band the Swamis. Fun album if you're a fan of surf beat. YouTube never heard of them apparently or I'd post the track but their cd is for sale on ebay
Didn't spot the L-R trick till the end, and happily surprised and amazed. Not sure when it was first introduced but I guess by now most cars sound an audible alert when a blinker is left on too long. Kinda helpful, but maybe another alert system that sounds after a turn or lane change is made without signaling might actually go much further toward discouraging carelessness. Been near-walloped countless times by drivers expecting me to read their minds!
Timely that Steve Miller's '70's chart topper Abracadabra is the Strands title, on the day that he canceled his national summer tour based on weather/natural disaster concerns (heat, floods, tornadoes, wildfires...). His was my first rock concert ever - I'm that old! Sad to hear he's canceling, though I admire the reasoning. I realize life goes on, but it does seem outdoor concerts are getting to be more and more dicey.
@Paul Doh! Relieved that in my time warp I didn't mistakenly say my uncle taught the unabmbr that would have been embarrassing