Tuesday, December 31, 2024 - Our New Year's Eve Spectacular (fireworks, champagne, this episode's got it all!)

Tuesday, December 31, 2024 - Our New Year's Eve Spectacular (fireworks, champagne, this episode's got it all!)

We're wrapping up 2024 and putting a bow on it, the actual present being today's crossword, a fine bit of work by Michael Lieberman, his 25th for the NYTimes, as deftly edited by -- it gives us such joy to write this -- Will Shortz (see yesterday's episode for the deets on why). Beyond the crossword, we have a magnificent Triplet Tuesday segment, and some awesome listener mail, so check that all out, and, as usual, let us know what you think. Show note imagery: Mauna KEA, not to be confused...

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Tuesday, March 21, 2023 - A MERRY Tuesday crossword

Tuesday, March 21, 2023 - A MERRY Tuesday crossword

There were no SNAFUs in today's crossword, and no TABOOBOOBOOs, for that matter: just a bevy of brilliant clues (especially the "themers" as we like to call them (as of today, when we first thought of...

22 Mars 202318min

Monday, March 20, 2023 - EXPO and ESPO? UHOH 🙄

Monday, March 20, 2023 - EXPO and ESPO? UHOH 🙄

Generally speaking, the New York Times crosswords get more difficult as the week progresses, with Monday being the easiest, Saturday the hardest, and Sunday more like a large-ish Wednesday. Today's cr...

21 Mars 202315min

Saturday, March 18 & Sunday, March 19, 2023 -- that's right, a double header!!

Saturday, March 18 & Sunday, March 19, 2023 -- that's right, a double header!!

They said it couldn't be done, but, amazingly, we were able to squeeze in two crosswords analyses into one podcast. Not only that, we also managed to work in: a) the announcement of our JAMCOTWA (Je...

20 Mars 202320min

Friday, March 17, 2023 - And a Happy St. Patrick's Day to you too!

Friday, March 17, 2023 - And a Happy St. Patrick's Day to you too!

A cheery Friday crossword, with tough, tough clues (for one of our co-hosts). But the pop-culture meter was reading almost 0, which helped said co-host immensely. Deets inside, so download, listen up,...

18 Mars 202310min

Wednesday, March 15, 2023 - Dare to shred the GNAR??

Wednesday, March 15, 2023 - Dare to shred the GNAR??

A lively Wednesday puzzle by Michael Berg, with lots of entertaining and educational clues. If you wish for us to elaborate -- and we hope you do -- then fear not, we already have! Just download, list...

17 Mars 202313min

Thursday, March 16, 2023 - He shoots, he scores! HOWE does Gordie do it?? 🙄

Thursday, March 16, 2023 - He shoots, he scores! HOWE does Gordie do it?? 🙄

YAANYTC (Yet Another Awesome New York Times crossword): the NYTimes is really on a tear this week, and this puzzle in particular really hit the SUHWEET spot, with a dizzying theme and brilliant clues....

17 Mars 202318min

Tuesday, March 14, 2023 - A crossword that's SWEET, not ELITE and that's FINAL!

Tuesday, March 14, 2023 - A crossword that's SWEET, not ELITE and that's FINAL!

A creative tribute to the impending MARCHMADNESS, with some extra flourishes that elevate this from a merely good crossword to a great one. And speaking of contests ... we're running our own Triplet...

15 Mars 202321min

Monday, March 13, 2023 - DEREK Jeter: when you absolutely, positively, need to win a World Series 😀 ⚾️

Monday, March 13, 2023 - DEREK Jeter: when you absolutely, positively, need to win a World Series 😀 ⚾️

A slightly spicier Monday than usual, with clues such as 64A, Regarding this point, HERETO; the terrific 36A, "_______ is a lie that makes us realize truth" : Picasso, ART; and 52D, Pro pitcher, of a ...

14 Mars 202312min

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