Tuesday, August 18, 2009 Puzzle by Tony Orbach, edited by Will ShortzBANANA SPLIT (17A. Fountain treat), LEMON CREAM (27A. Tangy pie filler), APPLE CRUMBLE (37A. Relative of a certain cobbler), CHERRY MASH (51A. Candy bar with maraschinos) and ORANGE CRUSH (59A. Popular Fanta-like soda) are the interrelated entries of this clever and amusing Tuesday crossword. The fruit (banana, lemon, apple, cherry and orange) along with the implied violence of split, cream, crumble, mash and crush make for an image of a colorful and healthy food fight -- throw in a lone apple for ISAAC NEWTON (25D. Scientist who experienced a great fall?). A few more links -- BROWN COW (40D. Root beer float with chocolate ice cream); OTTOMAN (13D. Club chair companion piece); ICARUS (34A. He flew too close to the sun, in myth); RETINA (10D. Eye part); GOAT (19A. Bearded beast); IRIS (20A. Bearded bloom). Strange fruit!
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