B*ND
Monday, February 23, 2009 Puzzle by Alan Arbesfeld, edited by Will Shortz Band, bend, bind, bond and bund are the binding elements of today’s interrelated entries -- RUBBER BAND (17A. Stretchable holder); AROUND THE BEND (23A. Loony); THE TIES THAT BIND (35A. Strong family connections, idiomatically); MUNICIPAL BOND (47A. Tax-free investment); CUMMERBUND (57A. Tux go-with). A few links: BLIMPS (44D. Hoverers over sports stadiums); AMMAN (50D. Jordan’s capital); RASPS (65A. Talks like Don Corleone); UBOAT (48D. W.W. II Atlantic lurker). Have a good week! ----------------- For today’s cartoon, go to The Crossword Puzzle Illustrated. For the complelte post, go HERE.