Easy solve, with allows you to get on with the rest of your Sunday plans. Though I’m not fan of IS BUT in the grid as fill, the quote referenced in the clue is pretty cool (48A: ). I’ve studied both French and Italian, so seeing VRAI (51A: ) and IERI were layups as well (36A: ). Four 15-letter entries in the grid, and all of those went down pretty quickly and without needing too many crossings at all.
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Well, as you all probably experienced, there was absolutely no hangups in the grid, no matter if you’re a seasoned pro at crossword solving or if you’re more of a NOVICE (42D: ). However, I’m also upset that I couldn’t get under 10 minutes on this one, so now I have a new goal for Sunday Challenges. Alan Arbesfeld and it turned out to be my fastest Sunday Challenge solve yet. Today’s Challenge was brought to us by Mr. Hello there, everyone! How are you on this day that the Olympics come to an end? What I didn’t know before I did this puzzle: that Pic Sans Nom is an ALPE.Īlan Arbesfeld’s Sunday Challenge CrosSynergy crossword -Ade’s write-upĬrosSynergy Sunday Challenge crossword solution, 08.21.16 Swedish shoutouts! for SAAB at 61d, for IKEA at 43d and LIND next door at 44d.Am I the only one who thinks of Sophia Petrillo every time I see the PALERMO?.Those are my only quibbles, which makes this a very good puzzle with a funny, accessible and lively theme. And “smoking ban” is somewhat stilted, although I’ve heard it. It also dupes ECO in the clue for 25a, which is a theme answer. ECOBUS is a roll-your-own I’ve never heard it or read it anywhere. I could have done without 4d for two reasons. She adds CO to common phrases (the “company” of the title) and clues them accordingly. I usually enjoy Gail Grabowski’s puzzles, and today is no exception. Good morning! I’m pinch-hitting for Andy today.
Gail Grabowski’s Los Angeles Times crossword, “Company’s Coming” – Jenni’s write-up Quote themes aren’t the most mercurial, but a well-constructed crossword like this is a welcome and engaging Sunday distraction. 26a EMBOW-that’s an archaic-seeming word. 72d MR ED, 94a FOALS, 60d HORSE SENSE.There’s an undeniable Berra-esque resonance, and as with the best Yogisms a measure of zany truth lurks within. DON ZIMMER ON HIS TEAM’S | RECORD OF FOUR AND FOUR. IT COULD JUST AS EASILY | HAVE GONE THE OTHER WAY. Emily Cox and Henry Rathvon’s CRooked crossword, “Coaching Logic” - pannonica’s write-up What I didn’t know before I did this puzzle: that DEON Wilson existed. Sports references: AWAY TEAM, ESPN, Wade BOGGS, for NIL and for EPEE.It also ignores PETA’s execrable habit of using women as objects in the advertising. I’m not happy with the clue for 13d, PETA.I don’t play SPORCLE (10d) as often as Amy does, but I enjoy it.I liked Captain Obvious on his first visit and I like him again. He’s back for a sequel, obviously.” Cute. This is what I found: ” NOTE: Captain Obvious first appeared in the Post Magazine puzzle on March 6.
I solved the puzzle, and then looked at the note, wondering what the meta was. More on that later.Ĭaptain Obvious has returned! I love Captain Obvious. I have learned to look for the puzzle notes to make sure I don’t miss a meta, and this puzzle has a note. Didn’t know this name, either.Įvan Birnholz’s Washington Post crossword, “Thanks, Captain Obvious! Part II”-Jenni’s write-up Huh? I may have heard “brain candy,” but MIND CANDY doesn’t ring a bell. You don’t see many crossword answers with the WB**** pattern. In a tournament situation, that sort of thing is deadly. I had the first three letters in place and was about to fill in ODIN before I read the clue. Also looking forward to the development of the bionic kidney. The Bionic Woman had a bionic ear rather than eye. See also: HOLY COW, “BE STRONG,” VEGAN DIET and PALEO cross-referenced to it, the MET GALA, and RESPLENDENT. I’m usually good with the plant and tree clues, but I’ve not encountered this term before. I had to piece this together via crossings. At the publishing job I started in 1989, there was a telex printer.
Not great fill with the AUS and SEI crossings, but the triply checked DENALI letters limit the constructor’s options here. Inferrable annul- root, but I don’t know that I’ve ever seen this exact word. My son and some ginormous trees at Sequoia National Park, 8/16/16
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