09.27.08

Saturday

Alan Ladd and Brandon DeWilde, “Shane”, 1953
----------------
Saturday, September 27, 2008
Puzzle by Karen M. Tracey, edited by Will Shortz
Don’t have a lot to say about this Saturday’s crossword -- a few links:
DONQUIXOTE (31A. When the expression “mum’s the word”); ALONGSIDE (17A. How a towpath proceeds vis-à-vis a canal); TIGERCUB (5D. Den delivery); ALEKSEI (41D. Soviet premier Kosygin); APEMEN (24D. Ancestors from long, long ago); ABZUG (61A. Former congresswoman nicknamed Mother Courage); SHANE (1D. Oscar-nominated western); ABCS (12D. Early instruction).
Later.
-----------------
For today’s cartoon, go to
The Crossword Puzzle Illustrated.

For the complete post, go HERE.