11.02.09

Apropos

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!
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