Matt

I did not enjoy this one. I am not opposed to a rebus, but the puzzle better be tight. This one was clunky. Two of the theme clues were flawed. IKEA STORE is redundant and forced. Who says, “I’m going to the IKEA STORE?” More problematic is that WEST when filled in does not make sense if the answer is read to the west: SO WHERE DO TSEWAND. Other weak answers like TOGAE and OKRAS dragged the puzzle down further. I did appreciate ZOROASTER, IN ARREARS, CRUSHED ON, and OSCAR WILDE. I guess I will try to dwell on the joy these brought me and hold out hope for tomorrow.

Not a fun one for me. SLADE, LEACHMAN, VIAND, TINA’S, and TEA CADDY all frustrated without an “ah ha!” thrill when solved. The puzzle also would have felt more unified with TOUR DE FRANCE as an answer instead of GRAND TOUR.

What a wonderful, whimsical puzzle! Every theme clue/answer made me grin from ear to ear. “Second to none nun” was my fav. Thanks Laura, Katherine, and editors!

A worthy tribute to a stunning storyteller! In her novels, Morrison toys with language, plumbs suffering, and pleads for justice. I am hopeful my joy from this puzzle balances out the annoyance of those who are displeased. May you be inspired to read or RETURN TO Morrison’s novels!

I thoroughly enjoyed this puzzle. What an imaginative theme, and well-executed! Here’s another vote for more classical references.

Woah, that was a slog for me! I struggled to solve for MANIAC, AWAY, ASA, AUX, APPLE BETTY, OLEATE, KEKE, SHERRI, LEE, UNIX, PAPPY, SYMBOL, EAST, HOBS, TORME, CARO, HOAX, KINGRAT, and ARMY. Glad others seemed to enjoy it!

I found this to be an entertaining puzzle! Though challenging, the cluing was fair and witty. Thanks, constructors!