A depiction of the duel between Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr on July 11, 1804. Hamilton intentionally missed Burr, but Burr's shot wounded Hamilton, who died the next day. Library of Congress------------------
Thursday, September 25, 2008
Puzzle by Victor Fleming, edited by Will Shortz
“Draws” is the clue for eight entries in today’s crossword -- 17A. RECEIPTS; 26A. GETSCARDS; 49A. PULLSAGUN; 58A. SKETCHES; 4D. TIEGAMES; 11D. INFERS; 37D. ATTRACTS; and 46D. CLOSES.
Several seven-letter entries ensue -- ALUMNUS (28A. Graduate); LASTING (41D. Kind of impression); OPTICAL (9D. Kind of scanner); SWATTER (48A. Pest eradicator).
A few links: GREASE (20A. 1972 musical with the song “Summer Nights”); 62A. GRETNA Green, Scottish town famous for runaway weddings; SPURGE (44D. Poinsettia’s family); URSULA (29D. Villainess in “The Little Mermaid”); LEELA (10D. Female companion in "Doctor Who").
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