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Podcast: Jean & Mike Do The New York Times Crossword
Episode: Wednesday, March 27, 2024 - Nothing ERSATZ about today's crossword, it's a 100% genuine NYTimes Wednesday spectacular!
Description: Rich Katz is on a roll - this is his 5th NYTimes crossword in just over a year, and it is a beaut. The theme is ingenious, and the cluing amusing. Cases in point: 37D, Less green, maybe, OLDER; 51D, It might be used while boxing, TWINE (😀); 52D, Did zippo, IDLED; and 53A, Stick used for breaking, CUE (aha!). All great, and we approve, 5 squares on the ye olde JAMCR scale.Show note imagery: The IONIAN islands, conveniently located in the IONIAN sea!Contact Info:We love listener mail! Drop us a lin...