IDOL
Rudolph Valentino
Rudolph Valentino Tuesday, January 6, 2008 Puzzle by John Greenman, edited by Will Shortz MATINEE IDOL (60A. Figure described by the first words of 17-, 28- and 45-Across), TALL STORIES (17A. They’re hard to believe), DARK VICTORY (28A. 1939 Bette Davis drama) and HANDSOME SUM (45A. Big pile of cash) are the interrelated entries of this Tuesday crossword. A few links: ADAMANTS (25D. Unbreakable stones of legend); CASPIAN (5D. Sea fed by the Volga); NEONLAMP (23d. Source of orange-red light); SEA AIR (24A. Beach atmosphere); 6A. Milan’s La SCALA; NOAH. ----------------- For today’s cartoon, go to The Crossword Puzzle Illustrated. For the complete post, go HERE.
