Monday, September 1, 2008
Puzzle by Andrea Carla Michaels, edited by Will Shortz
It may be that SILENCEISGOLDEN (17A. “Shhhh!” prompter), MUMSTHEWORD (37A. “Shhhh!”) and MYLIPSARESEALED (59A. “Shhhh!” response), but there should be no secret that this is a delightful crossword puzzle!
Incidentally, there is more conversation in the crossword than “Shhhh” and its variations, including 15. “ETTU, Brute?”; 3D. “Ecce homo!” utterer Pontius PILATE; NORUSH (34A. “Take your time”); LISTEN (53A. “Pay attention!”); 7D. “How sweet ITIS!”; PSHAW (31D. “I don’t believe it!”); 60D. “See YOU!” and 63A. “What’s Love GOTTO Do With It” (Tina Turner #1 hit).
Brutus, Pontius Pilate and Tina Turner are kept company in the puzzle by ALPERT (32A. Herb who played “Tijuana Taxi”); AVA (41D. Actress Gardner); GINA (19D. Actress Lollobrigida); 64A. Rock’s IGGY Pop; LTS (61D. U.S.N. officers); MIA (25A. Actress Farrow); MINEO (16A. Actor Sal of “Exodus”); a NONCOM (18D. Sarge, for one); REVERE (48D. Paul with a midnight ride); SOTS (45D. Drunkards) and TARS (23D. Old salts).
Forget about work and the OFFICE (39D. Place to work) and have a wonderful Labor Day!
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