Monday, November 2, 2009 Puzzle by Andrea Carla Michaels and Ken Clayton, edited by Will Shortz BELIEVE IT OR NOT (51A. Ripley catchphrase that’s apropos to 20-, 34- and 42-Across), THE EASTER BUNNY (20A. Spring egg distributor), TOOTH FAIRY (34A. One who leaves money under a pillow) and SANTA CLAUS (42A. Head of a major toy outfit) are the interrelated group of this pleasant Monday crossword. A few more links -- KARACHI (44A. Largest city in Pakistan); BAHAI (29D. Persian-founded faith); 9A. “HASTA la vista, baby!”; 31D. George Eliot’s “SILAS Marner”; SNAP (5A. Crackle and Pop‘s companion). A short trip to Ripley‘s Believe It Or Not! Times Square Odditorium might be apropos! ------------------ For today’s cartoon, go to The Crossword Puzzle Illustrated. For the complete post, go HERE.
