EXTRACT
An operator extracting a tooth, unidentified painter, after Theodor Rombouts (1597-1637)
Thursday, April 16, 2009
Puzzle by Oliver Hill, Edited by Will Shortz
EXTRACT, clued as “ Derive (from) … or a two-part hint for understanding 17-, 33-, 42- and 58-Across” reads either “extract” or “extra CT” depending on whether one inserts or removes CT -- showed the door or SHOWED THE DOCTOR with the justifying clue of 17A. Revealed when seeking medical help?; dire straits, DIRECT STRAITS (33A. Water passages that don’t turn?); Monica Seles, MONICA SELECTS (42A. One-named R&B singer makes her choice?); European Union, EUROPEAN UNCTION (58A. Continental salve?). Need I say more?
Thursday links: NITROUS ACID; CRYPTS; ELOHIM; LA ROSA; ARNEL; OZAWA; AMYS; ONO.
Ever been driven to extraction?!
For today’s cartoon, go to The Crossword Puzzle Illustrated.
For the complete post, go HERE.
An operator extracting a tooth, unidentified painter, after Theodor Rombouts (1597-1637)Thursday, April 16, 2009
Puzzle by Oliver Hill, Edited by Will Shortz
EXTRACT, clued as “ Derive (from) … or a two-part hint for understanding 17-, 33-, 42- and 58-Across” reads either “extract” or “extra CT” depending on whether one inserts or removes CT -- showed the door or SHOWED THE DOCTOR with the justifying clue of 17A. Revealed when seeking medical help?; dire straits, DIRECT STRAITS (33A. Water passages that don’t turn?); Monica Seles, MONICA SELECTS (42A. One-named R&B singer makes her choice?); European Union, EUROPEAN UNCTION (58A. Continental salve?). Need I say more?
Thursday links: NITROUS ACID; CRYPTS; ELOHIM; LA ROSA; ARNEL; OZAWA; AMYS; ONO.
Ever been driven to extraction?!
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For today’s cartoon, go to The Crossword Puzzle Illustrated.
For the complete post, go HERE.
