Saturday, July 11, 2009 Puzzle by Karen M. Tracey, edited by Will Shortz This one’s all over the place… Heard of, but never seen JOHN LARROQUETTE (36A. Winner of four consecutive Emmys for his sitcom role as a prosecutor), the star of this Saturday stumper -- don’t watch enough television? CAPTAIN AHAB (5D. To whom Stubb and Flask answered, in literature) gets his rank in today‘s puzzle. KATE SPADE (17A. Big name in bags) shares bags and her last name with Jack Spade. DEAR SANTA (35D. Words followed by a wish list) is out of season in July, but all‘s fair in the world of crosswords. A few more links -- HANAUMA BAY (39A. Snorkeling spot near Honolulu), ARHAT (16A. Nirvana attainer), XHOSA (54A. Zulu relative); CACAO (21A. Major Côte d'Ivoire export); IN HER SHOES (27D. Jennifer Weiner best seller made into a 2005 film), SUSQUEHANNA (24D. Three Mile Island is in it); MAI TAIS (25A. They’re often garnished with orchids); SORBET (43A. Refresher between courses); ARDEN (7D. Shakespeare’s mother’s maiden name); MAJAS (25D. Goya subjects). That’s all folks!
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