I really enjoyed this! loved seeing 3D, 16D, 41A in particular, and 15A gave me a hit of a particularly minty-smelling nostalgia (iykyk). also really liked the clue for 52A, didn't twig to it until my second look! I had the most trouble in the NE after the rest flowed pretty smoothly (you wouldn't believe how many things I auditioned to be the end of 21A), but/and/so I feel I appreciated the puzzle all the more for having been made to think harder ^^ oh, also, I wasn't familiar with 20D but was able to guess it once a few crosses were in, super fun entry.
Getting a puzzle on the blog before the end of October! Realized I couldn't post it tomorrow, as there's nothing ~spooky~ about it. Unless you're afraid of themelesses with mild grid art! I really like a themeless grid that looks interesting, even though that can make it hard to fill: this is a fun 66-worder I've returned to a few times! Enjoy! PDF Puz Fullscreen
Wow, fifty puzzles! I think. I feel like I messed up the count somewhere along the way. Well, now it seems I should have some grand announcement or insightful reflection here! But nope, this is just a wacky, "loose" themeless to round out September. Coming soon, though, I promise I'm going to write that essay about crossword puzzles as craft. OK, enjoy! PDF Puz Fullscreen Update: 31-Across is soliciting donations! If you're in the area, please consider sending some money their way.
Really fun puzzle with lots of unusual (and appreciated!) fill. Clean, only six 3s, open corners - lots to like!
ReplyDeleteI really enjoyed this! loved seeing 3D, 16D, 41A in particular, and 15A gave me a hit of a particularly minty-smelling nostalgia (iykyk). also really liked the clue for 52A, didn't twig to it until my second look! I had the most trouble in the NE after the rest flowed pretty smoothly (you wouldn't believe how many things I auditioned to be the end of 21A), but/and/so I feel I appreciated the puzzle all the more for having been made to think harder ^^ oh, also, I wasn't familiar with 20D but was able to guess it once a few crosses were in, super fun entry.
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