An Eye for an I
Thursday, August 28, 2008Puzzle by Sheldon Benardo, edited by Will Shortz
ANEYEFORANI (53A. Punny hint to answering 20-Across, 11-Down and 29-Down), along with EYECLAUDIUS (20A. Historical 1976 miniseries), EYETHEJURY (11D. Classic 1947 detective novel) and EYELIKEIKE (29D. Bygone political slogan) are the interrelated entries of this Thursday crossword.
Longer entries include DESIARNAZ (8D. 1940s- ‘50s film/TV star with two stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame) and SPONGEBOB (33D. Title TV character in Bikini Bottom), both over-clued.
A few more links: CARDS (30D. ‘06 Series winner); ICEAX (19A. Mountaineering equipment); PEKOE (62A. Black tea); ROYCE (16A. Early British automaker Henry); WAYNE (32A. Big name in Gotham City); AWAY and AWOL; OLEO and OREO; POE and POET.
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