'Twas Puzzling
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Sunday, September 28, 2008
‘TWAS PUZZLING, Puzzle by Cathy Allis Millhauser, edited by Will Shortz
Well, I just laughed out loud at several of the following -- THETWITCHINGHOUR (23A. When jerks come out?); DESSERTTWINE (38A. String around a cake box?); THETWEAKERSEX (53A. Men or women who pinch?); THESOULOFTWIT (78A. Nerd’s essence?); FLIPONESTWIG (95A. Roast the other side of the marshmallow?); YOUCANTTWINEMALL (113A. Discouraging comment to a cloner?); TWEEDKILLER (36D. Moth, perhaps?); LIVINGTWILL (41D. Fabric that really breathes?).
This is a delightful Sunday crossword puzzle, full of sensible entries and fair clues with enough twists and turns to be a joyous challenge. Liked seeing WIGWAM (97D. Native American home) instead of the usual TEPEE -- other stuff, TOWNIE (45D Off-campus local); COLORFAST (82A. Unlikely to run); SNOWS (15D. Bamboozles); SKINNY (62A. Dope) -- take your pick.
ESTAS (57D. These, to Juan) atop ESTATES (92D. Subjects of many legal battles); GLORYBE (108A. “Praise the Lord!”) in the same corner with 124A. “Land SAKES!”; ANGELINA (47A. Texas county, river or forest that’s a girl’s first name) and ADELAIDE (89A. Capital of South Australia); and then there’s BLTS (34A. Nonkosher sandwiches) and DIPS (33A. Some people or food at parties).
Additional links: DARRYL (43D. Strawberry of note); KOUFAX (63D. Pitcher of a perfect game, 9/9/65); ROXIE (19A. Song sung by Gwen in Broadway’s “Chicago”); and for the across clues of 21. Greek market of old; 28. Kind of dialysis; 71. Mushroom stalks; 73. Dress-up costume piece; 100. W.W. II gun; 121. Eye part; and the down clues of 3. Yak pack; 9. Like some eggs or cloth; 24. Apple pocketfuls; 48. City near Milan; 76. Spaghetti STRAP; 96. Garage container; 106. Monopoly game token.
Mosaic, the Letter T
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Sunday, September 28, 2008
‘TWAS PUZZLING, Puzzle by Cathy Allis Millhauser, edited by Will Shortz
Well, I just laughed out loud at several of the following -- THETWITCHINGHOUR (23A. When jerks come out?); DESSERTTWINE (38A. String around a cake box?); THETWEAKERSEX (53A. Men or women who pinch?); THESOULOFTWIT (78A. Nerd’s essence?); FLIPONESTWIG (95A. Roast the other side of the marshmallow?); YOUCANTTWINEMALL (113A. Discouraging comment to a cloner?); TWEEDKILLER (36D. Moth, perhaps?); LIVINGTWILL (41D. Fabric that really breathes?).
This is a delightful Sunday crossword puzzle, full of sensible entries and fair clues with enough twists and turns to be a joyous challenge. Liked seeing WIGWAM (97D. Native American home) instead of the usual TEPEE -- other stuff, TOWNIE (45D Off-campus local); COLORFAST (82A. Unlikely to run); SNOWS (15D. Bamboozles); SKINNY (62A. Dope) -- take your pick.
ESTAS (57D. These, to Juan) atop ESTATES (92D. Subjects of many legal battles); GLORYBE (108A. “Praise the Lord!”) in the same corner with 124A. “Land SAKES!”; ANGELINA (47A. Texas county, river or forest that’s a girl’s first name) and ADELAIDE (89A. Capital of South Australia); and then there’s BLTS (34A. Nonkosher sandwiches) and DIPS (33A. Some people or food at parties).
Additional links: DARRYL (43D. Strawberry of note); KOUFAX (63D. Pitcher of a perfect game, 9/9/65); ROXIE (19A. Song sung by Gwen in Broadway’s “Chicago”); and for the across clues of 21. Greek market of old; 28. Kind of dialysis; 71. Mushroom stalks; 73. Dress-up costume piece; 100. W.W. II gun; 121. Eye part; and the down clues of 3. Yak pack; 9. Like some eggs or cloth; 24. Apple pocketfuls; 48. City near Milan; 76. Spaghetti STRAP; 96. Garage container; 106. Monopoly game token.
