Maid Inn Tie Juan
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Puzzle by Michael Langwald, edited by Will Shortz
CHILDSTOYS (60A. Bearers of a phrase suggested by saying the starts of 17-, 24-, 38- and 49-Across), along with MAIDMARIAN (17A. Robin Hood’s love), INNKEEPER (24A. One at the front desk, perhaps), TIEGAME (38A. Nail-biter, perhaps) and JUANPERON (49A. Leader deposed in 1955) constitute a paronomastic conglomeration of interrelated homophonic-first-word entries -- the main feature of this Wednesday crossword. In plain English, “Maid Inn Tie Juan.”
Links for the day: HANES (14A. Big name in briefs); MEL (23A. Blanc who voiced Porky Pig); RODGERS (4D. “Blue Moon” composer); 56A. ELYSEE (French president’s home); AGOG (35D. Totally wowed) and AMAZE (51D. Totally wow); INTEL (24D. Major chipmaker); UMIAK (50D. Eskimo boat); UNION 7D. Men in blue); and USURP (10D. Take forcibly).Toy of the day -- HERE!
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