Thursday, April 24, 2008
Puzzle by Michael Langwald, edited by Will Shortz
Feeling silly? Good. This will be right up your alley!
IGOTYOUBABE (62A. 1985 hit by the performers suggested phonetically by the ends of 18-, 24-, 37- and 56-Across), MIDNIGHTSUN (18A. Summer arctic phenomenon); WOUNDEDKNEE (24A. 1890 battle site that’s now a memorial); SAINTANNE (37A. Grandmother of Jesus); and MARKETSHARE (56A. Measure of a company’s dominance) combine for I Got You Babe, Sonny & Cher. What the…?!
I mean, what the….??!!!?
Oh well, here's a few more of the acrosses: 4. Former New York governor; 15. Big name in pest control; 16. ALOHA Bowl; 32. Mysterious creature; 41. Hamilton who wrote “Mythology”; 45. Pool accessory; 53. “Ghostbusters” director Ivan; 67. Classic sportster, for short.
Downs: 4. Field for Fields; 4. Field for Fields; 12. Condiment made with a mortar and pestle; 13. Two-wheeled carriages; 25. Item for a travel bag; 36. Mother of Charlemagne; 51. War preceder; 52. Actress Andress;
SUNKNEEANNESHARE -- Who?
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