The clues in today's crossword, Hannah Slovut's third for the NYTimes, were so dazzling that we felt we ought to wear shades while solving it. There were scads of clever clues everywhere you look in the grid, and nary a clunker anywhere: just way we like our Saturday crosswords! For the full 411 — as well as another episode of "Oh, That's How You Pronounce it!"™️, check out today's podcast. Show note imagery: Some actors in MOCAP (motion-capture) suits Show note url: The name's PESCI, Joe PES...
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The clues in today's crossword, Hannah Slovut's third for the NYTimes, were so dazzling that we felt we ought to wear shades while solving it. There were scads of clever clues everywhere you look in the grid, and nary a clunker anywhere: just way we like our Saturday crosswords! For the full 411 — as well as another episode of "Oh, That's How You Pronounce it!"™️, check out today's podcast. Show note imagery: Some actors in MOCAP (motion-capture) suits Show note url: The name's PESCI, Joe PES...
Friday, December 5, 2025 - Kotoka International, repeat winner of the "Best Airport in Africa" award! 🏆
Jean & Mike Do The New York Times Crossword
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Friday, December 5, 2025 - Kotoka International, repeat winner of the "Best Airport in Africa" award! 🏆
This was a challenging Friday crossword, the second by James McCarron since August, of the year: in short, he's on a roll. There were some simultaneously terrific (if you like a challenge) and terrifying (if you value your streak) clues. Among the best not mentioned in the podcast were 37D, Minimal coverage provider?, THONG (ha!); 27D, Silent sort, CLAM (not FILM or MIME); and 15D, Show stoppers, sometimes, RAIN (true, dat). Show note imagery: Egyptian football/soccer star Mohamed...
Jean & Mike Do The New York Times Crossword
The clues in today's crossword, Hannah Slovut's third for the NYTimes, were so dazzling that we felt we ought to wear shades while solving it. There were scads of clever clues everywhere you look in the grid, and nary a clunker anywhere: just way we like our Saturday crosswords! For the full 411 — as well as another episode of "Oh, That's How You Pronounce it!"™️, check out today's podcast. Show note imagery: Some actors in MOCAP (motion-capture) suits Show note url: The name's PESCI, Joe PES...
