12.09.08

Clue

Tuesday, December 9, 2008

Puzzle by C. W. Stewart, edited by Will Shortz

CLUE (51D. Game associated with the starts of 17-, 23-, 32-, 40-, 47- and 54-Across); PLUM PUDDING (17a. Traditional Christmas dessert); SCARLETT TANAGER (23A. Red bird with black wings and tail); WHITE SALE (32A. Traditional January event); GREEN MILE (40A. 1999 Tom Hanks film, with “The”); MUSTARD PLASTER (47A. Home remedy for skin irritations); PEACOCK BLUE (54A. Shade close to azure) are the interrelated entries of this Tuesday crossword.

Links: ENGRAVE (10D. Carve on, as a monument); ATOMS (31A. They can be split or charged); MOOSE (47D. Bullwinkle, e.g.); ARCH; YOU.

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