tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post2126414144717934678..comments2024-03-29T07:55:40.047-04:00Comments on Rex Parker Does the NYT Crossword Puzzle: Corn flour in Latin American cuisine / FRI 8-3-18 / Rock band with four self-titled albums / Fuze competitor / Bygone record giant / Skeleton vehicle in olympics / Channel that used to show a clip of 1969 moon landing every hourRex Parkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16145707733877505087noreply@blogger.comBlogger103125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-13332517327622551822023-07-31T00:46:09.943-04:002023-07-31T00:46:09.943-04:00Lol, same problem with CORKingFEE. But, I thought ...Lol, same problem with CORKingFEE. But, I thought myself stupid, not the puzzle when I figured it out. (I've never shared this, but I also grew up in Fresno, maybe it's our weird localism Rex! đ)<br /><br />Anyway, so far back in the archives I wouldn't have commented otherwise. But MA{S}A crossing {S}TAX is a completely trash natick. Foreign word crossing a record label with a clue 50 years past relevance (at a cross that could *literally* be any letter in the alphabet) is absolute absurdity. I mean I guessed right (and you know... maize... I guess), so whatever, but honestly someone should be fired.<br /><br />Also, a trilogy doesn't have points (PTS). It has volumes (vol) or movies or books or any number of other things. It absolutely does not have points. If I'm wrong, please would someone explain to me how.maverickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09140742773507184371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-78989483574522403322019-12-31T12:39:50.098-05:002019-12-31T12:39:50.098-05:00Just completed this fine puzzle â had to go back t...Just completed this fine puzzle â had to go back this far in the archives to find a Friday grid I havenât done. Re HAMBURGER, the clue works particularly well if you take it to be in German â ein Hamburger is a boy or man from Hamburg, so a <b>HERR</b>, maybe. A girl/woman from Hamburg is eine Hamburgerin.Johnny Lagunanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-35262977130348491682018-09-07T20:10:43.461-04:002018-09-07T20:10:43.461-04:00Six movies? That is just with the original cast. T...Six movies? That is just with the original cast. The Next generation had 4 movies and the reboot has so far produced another 3. So that is 13 Star Trek movies all together.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-74627022715038017442018-09-07T19:43:01.250-04:002018-09-07T19:43:01.250-04:00Steinberg is typically current and very clever, as... Steinberg is typically current and very clever, as he is today,<br /><br />Who knew that STAR TREK went for VI sequels? Or that Cosmopolitan featured s SEX QUIZ? Or that a diagonal sail supports a SPRIT? Or have heard of the rock band WEEZER? Not me.<br /><br />Didn't know ED SHEERAN or Sir KAY, either, but for the crosses.<br /><br />Had hopes for getting all of this one, but I'm not enough up-to-date, it appears.<br /><br /> <br /><br /><br />leftcoastTAMnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-51465171943958121292018-09-07T17:07:06.042-04:002018-09-07T17:07:06.042-04:00This was one of those easy/challenging puzzles, an...This was one of those easy/challenging puzzles, and the challenging parts contributed to a giant triumph factor, a la @Spacey. WEEZER was my daughter's favourite band for years. Sir KAY, OMELET PAN, CORKAGE FEE, PRISON RIOT, SPRIT, and PRISON RIOT all fell easily, but the rest put up a fight<br /><br />My grandson sitting gig caused me to have two takes on the puzzle, and I think that helped.<br /><br />Really liked this one.rainforestnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-81982514055546776692018-09-07T15:45:02.562-04:002018-09-07T15:45:02.562-04:00This seemed like one of the toughest Friday puzzle...This seemed like one of the toughest Friday puzzles they published in awhile. Either there or we are on a different wavelength. Not sure. Anyone else? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-26245872269148238012018-09-07T15:10:54.009-04:002018-09-07T15:10:54.009-04:00Ouch. Just got out of the deLorean, having slappe...Ouch. Just got out of the deLorean, having slapped self into next week.<br /><br />The SEXQUIZ/AIRQUOTES cross gave me the dnf. And tho I don't know WEE?ER, I would have gotten the Z. Jeez loueeze.<br /><br /><br />Another good one from DS - good Friday workout.<br /><br />Diana, LadyinWaiting for CrosswordsDiana,LIWnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-33919211696193401792018-09-07T15:00:07.859-04:002018-09-07T15:00:07.859-04:00As with yesterday, I haven't yet looked at the...As with yesterday, I haven't yet looked at the answer or comments. I'm 4 squares away from a solve - I think. I've wrestled with the DS puzzle for a while, getting ADHD, CORKAGE FEE, TUTOR, NEATH, STAX, TEATRO - you name it. I hope all those are correct.<br /><br />What to do? If I look, I fear that I'll hit my forehead into next week. Arrgghhhh!<br /><br />Lady Di (aka Cathy, the cartoon)Diana,LIWnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-54734371918056796752018-09-07T14:45:20.570-04:002018-09-07T14:45:20.570-04:00I found this one fairly easy although relatively s...I found this one fairly easy although relatively slow as compared to earlier in the week at about 3X OFLâs time. Maybe because of toast and tea. The ANTI ANTE STAX gimmes cleared up the NW in a hurry. The DJs on The Current 89.3 (streaming at thecurrent.org) are always talking about which color WEEZERâs albums are when they play one of their tunes. Fortunately they are not big EDSHEERAN fans.<br /><br />Iâve heard of the CORKAGEFEE, but when youâre a beer drinker it doesnât come into play.<br /><br />Funny we didnât get an *old* comment about SHMOO.<br /><br />As per usual in a DS puz, not a clued yeah baby in sight, so dig up Barb EDEN or KAY Lenz.<br /><br />Not tough nor anything to STEW about.<br />rondonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-21628806394521525602018-09-07T12:55:29.366-04:002018-09-07T12:55:29.366-04:00DNF: half of the NW and the entire south. RUE as a...DNF: half of the NW and the entire south. RUE as a noun??? And PRISONRIOT as an adjective???? Ya got me. But I don't care: my E!A!G!L!E!S! kicked off the season with a W, albeit a sloppy one, over Atlanta. WTG boys!spacecraftnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-3549473304279437022018-09-07T12:45:57.515-04:002018-09-07T12:45:57.515-04:00PS - A senior administration official expressed co...PS - A senior administration official expressed concern over the president's unnatural orange glow as a result of his frequent SPRAYONTAN treatmentsthefogmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01870509029973778266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-69749989552586774712018-09-07T10:26:38.079-04:002018-09-07T10:26:38.079-04:00Very clever and challenging. I was going along at ...Very clever and challenging. I was going along at a good clip until I hit the SE corner. DNF because I had to look up callaloo to get STEW then the rest fell into place. I had plOt before ROOF and STARwarsVI before STARTREKVI. The SEXQUIZ/STAX/AIRQUOTES crossing was cunning, but I finally got it. Another gem from David Steinberg. More please!thefogmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01870509029973778266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-17521097442120527342018-09-07T10:25:14.247-04:002018-09-07T10:25:14.247-04:00LAIT ENDSIT
IDES say youâre DAFT to BREAKADATE
if...LAIT ENDSIT<br /><br />IDES say youâre DAFT to BREAKADATE<br />if she ASKs for a SEXQUIZ by Braille.<br />If she MAKESNOISE, DROP the debate,<br />make ATOAST, and change HEADTOTAIL.<br /><br />--- LISA KAY SEDAKA<br />Burma Shavenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-68253602292035483012018-08-04T00:17:57.155-04:002018-08-04T00:17:57.155-04:00Danke!Danke!CDilly52https://www.blogger.com/profile/07727001753847073030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-72990481742174582182018-08-03T23:57:53.966-04:002018-08-03T23:57:53.966-04:00Anyone else notice that SPRAYONTAN had the same nu...Anyone else notice that SPRAYONTAN had the same number of letters as thirdplace? 65 A Bronze producer. Lots of lookups after doing about a third of the puzzle. Needed to boost to keep going. Some stuff I just don't know (yet). A few more years of puzzles, current music and French I guess.Monty Boyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03924320449868956299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-38696210864046529232018-08-03T22:44:20.603-04:002018-08-03T22:44:20.603-04:00All ice cream by definition includes milk/lait. âF...All ice cream by definition includes milk/lait. âFrench vanillaâ is a specific type that includes eggs/ouif. Jim in Chicagohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14205214265992079172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-9509880405344977182018-08-03T22:32:02.642-04:002018-08-03T22:32:02.642-04:00I get that. But you canât make Creme GlacĂ© without...I get that. But you canât make Creme GlacĂ© without Laut. Jim in Chicagohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14205214265992079172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-24803387502861132112018-08-03T22:23:40.235-04:002018-08-03T22:23:40.235-04:00Late reply to @John X, yes I did. Lol. My bad. Iâl...Late reply to @John X, yes I did. Lol. My bad. Iâll try the other tomorrow. Thx! QuasiMojonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-28529012011732262062018-08-03T21:18:22.832-04:002018-08-03T21:18:22.832-04:00Just for you, @just me (8:47) -- Of course Hamburg...Just for you, @just me (8:47) -- Of course Hamburger can be a last name. It was the family name of the founders of Camp Pinecliffe in Maine -- a camp I attended in the 1950s and which my mother attended before me. (This really <i>is</i> just for @justme; it will bore everyone else to tears. Trust me.) <a href="https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&source=hp&ei=AfxkW62vAYnczwLJjqjYBQ&q=Camp+Pinecliffe+%2FHamburger&btnK=Google+Search&oq=Camp+Pinecliffe+%2FHamburger&gs_l=psy-ab.3...1719.11587..12565...0.0..0.214.2308.22j4j1......0....1..gws-wiz.....0..0j35i39j0i131j0i131i67j0i67j0i20i264j0i10j0i22i30j33i160.bkDPi11iJZU" rel="nofollow">Read all about the Pinecliffe-founding Hamburgers!</a>Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16737377749030219974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-39193610889079770612018-08-03T20:47:40.422-04:002018-08-03T20:47:40.422-04:00I may be wrong but I think Hamburger can be a last...I may be wrong but I think Hamburger can be a last name. <br />justmehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03706750659964440930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-8380724927229723172018-08-03T20:14:52.850-04:002018-08-03T20:14:52.850-04:00To David Steinberg. It is not too often that even...To David Steinberg. It is not too often that even the people that had DNF's praised a puzzle. This happened today. Congratulations.Harryphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03106355147482000679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-33005719067806995242018-08-03T19:40:36.545-04:002018-08-03T19:40:36.545-04:00If you listen closely to the Captain & Tennill...If you listen closely to the Captain & Tennille version of âLove Will Keep Us Together,â youâll hear the words âSedaka is backâ being sung in the background during the outro.<br /><br />Nod to that @rexparker RT today: the C&T version is actually a cover. The song first appeared as a cut on a Sedaka album that was released a couple of years prior to Toniâs pipes tearing up the airwaves. Cover > original, for sure.<br />Brill-o Buildingnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-85388928326923180782018-08-03T19:14:56.162-04:002018-08-03T19:14:56.162-04:00@QuasiMojo - ASHE has replaced SHEA as constructor...@QuasiMojo - ASHE has replaced SHEA as constructors' favorite four-letter Queens stadium that uses A, E, H, and S.<br /><br />Speaking of SHEA, I think you did the 8/21/98 puzzle, which has two grid-spanners that I think open up a puzzle because they're easy to get. The 8/14 has my favorite kind of grid pattern: no isolated sectors yet no wide open areas either, and theres a bunch of long Ÿ-length long answers that tie it all together. JOHN Xnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-34171577581995157102018-08-03T19:14:38.352-04:002018-08-03T19:14:38.352-04:00@jim in chi town, Milk in French is LAIT, ice crea...@jim in chi town, Milk in French is LAIT, ice cream is Creme Glacee.<br /><br />Great puzzle for me with many laugh out loud answers to go with excellent Cluing.<br /><br />No problem with CORKAGE FEE or MR. SHEERAN, heâs all over People Magazine, one of my guilty pleasures.chefwenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03999206352243329280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-48414790419091426852018-08-03T18:24:20.185-04:002018-08-03T18:24:20.185-04:00@JohnX â I took up your challenge and did the Aug ...@JohnX â I took up your challenge and did the Aug 14, 1998 puzzle. I found it nostalgically engaging but not at all difficult. Took me twice the time of todayâs, however. Funny to see SHEA clues as extant. I miss it. QuasiMojonoreply@blogger.com