Enough
Thursday, July 24, 2008
Puzzle by
Matt Ginsberg, edited by Will ShortzONCEISNOTENOUGH (35A. Jacqueline Susann novel, and the problem with some of the answers in this puzzle) is a fair enough entry/clue for DUMBULLETS (17A. Hollow-point projectiles); WINSITUATION (22A. Mutually beneficial interaction); CHIRODRIGUEZ (45A. Puerto Rican-born P.G.A. star); and RAINGOAWAY (56A. Child’s fair-weather wish).
This is a puzzle that could have one stuttering and stumbling. Personally, I’ve never heard of Chi Chi Rodriguez, always thought one “rain“ in “Rain, go away” was sufficient, opted for “bee” and then “tam” (what the heck are those) bullets, and had no idea what kind of a “blank” situation was being requested.
Nonetheless, the remainder of the entries sort of IRONEDOUT (30A. Reconciled) the CHASM (45D. Wide divide) and like 37D. “You IDIOT!” (cry while hitting oneself on the head), what seemed an ETERNITY (36D. Forever) came to an end upon discovering the non-existent DUMDUM, WINWIN, CHICHI and RAINRAIN, along with the existent MYMY (61A. “Really!”) and LULUS (6D. Beauts).
Today's linkage: THE (40A. Order at a French restaurant); FELINE (5D. Like a leopard); ELFIN (21A. Pixie-esque); EMMYS (62A. Annual awards presented in Los Angeles); FLYNN (13D. One of the Mudville players on base when the mighty Casey struck out); HALEY (46D. See 14-Across) which is ALEX (14A. With 46-Down, writer of “The Autobiography of Malcolm X”); and “HER Majesty“ (last track on “Abbey Road").
All in all, a puzzle that’s pleasant enough to PLEASE (42A. Delight)!
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