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Podcast: Jean & Mike Do The New York Times Crossword
Episode: Thursday, December 12, 2024 - Daniel Bodily's crossword hits the sweet spot 😀
Description: This was a fine Thursday crossword by Daniel Bodily, including a slick theme, smartly implemented. There were some great clues, including 42A, It makes Max profits, HBO 😀 ; 24D, Plant used in xeriscaping because of its tolerance to drought, AGAVE (we just love the word xeriscaping 😀); the delicious 57A, Low-key place for gnocchi, TRATTORIA (which is much more amusing if you know how to pronounce gnocchi!); and our favorite, 31D, Word after one fell, SWOOP (😀 😀). All in all an excellent mid-week crossword, pegging the meter at 5 squares on the JAMCR scale.Show note imagery: A TRATTORIA, where they sell gnocchi<...