tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post2880472438172341408..comments2024-03-29T11:24:03.304-04:00Comments on Rex Parker Does the NYT Crossword Puzzle: Actress Raymonde of Lost / MON 6-18-18 / Trendy much used lingo / Hawaiian surfing mecca / Candy suckers in form of jewelryRex Parkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16145707733877505087noreply@blogger.comBlogger71125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-56182267734752891642018-07-23T21:45:24.713-04:002018-07-23T21:45:24.713-04:00FWIW - @Lewis was keeping track of double letters ...FWIW - @Lewis was keeping track of double letters for a while, and had a running count.<br /><br />DLIWDiana,LIWnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-64592421993338788342018-07-23T19:07:21.646-04:002018-07-23T19:07:21.646-04:00@DILW - Yeah, I3. Didn't count the double-doub...@DILW - Yeah, I3. Didn't count the double-double. Also realized that a bunch of doubles are more common than uncommon.leftcoastTAMnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-10499051078707562942018-07-23T17:20:09.752-04:002018-07-23T17:20:09.752-04:00@rainy - I will try to humour you as you labour th...@rainy - I will try to humour you as you labour through your colour issues.rondonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-78787030554103262612018-07-23T17:07:31.768-04:002018-07-23T17:07:31.768-04:00Here's an easy solution to the Rex-is-on-holid...Here's an easy solution to the Rex-is-on-holidays/Syndie-button issue. Just leave this tab open and the next day go to "newer post".thefogmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01870509029973778266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-89356300403589814562018-07-23T16:19:04.192-04:002018-07-23T16:19:04.192-04:00@Rainy - 14D - DEE
d@Rainy - 14D - DEE<br /><br />dDiana,LIWnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-75256927974402056772018-07-23T16:05:55.588-04:002018-07-23T16:05:55.588-04:00@Spacey - Molinari birdied the last hole. Richly ...@Spacey - Molinari birdied the last hole. Richly deserved to win. Didn't miss a putt.<br />Tiger's putting was better, but two loose swings sealed his fate.<br /><br />When I was in grade school CZAR was the word. Somewhere over the years tsAR became the spelling. I treat them as interchangeable. <br /><br />I don't know whether people say UNICOLOR, but I just have to say I hate typing "color". "Colour" is the word, people. Work with me.<br /><br />The puzzle was easy, but it had its moments. @leftcoast TAM - unless I'm blind, I did not see DEE in the grid.rainforestnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-42267393762512829582018-07-23T15:54:04.009-04:002018-07-23T15:54:04.009-04:00Or 14? (doubles)
DLIWOr 14? (doubles)<br /><br />DLIWDiana,LIWnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-57862682007095456412018-07-23T15:48:07.674-04:002018-07-23T15:48:07.674-04:00@Lefty - I did a quick count and saw 13. But I...@Lefty - I did a quick count and saw 13. But I'm still recovering from time travel...<br /><br />Lady DiDiana,LIWnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-6560186992759573472018-07-23T15:32:00.102-04:002018-07-23T15:32:00.102-04:00....Oh, and CANNEDIT makes twelve. (Phew!)....Oh, and CANNEDIT makes twelve. (Phew!)leftcoastTAMnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-64735852905238150932018-07-23T15:06:16.683-04:002018-07-23T15:06:16.683-04:00....and DEE makes eleven. (Does persistence pay?).......and DEE makes eleven. (Does persistence pay?)leftcoastTAMnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-72474305249189475872018-07-23T14:52:56.679-04:002018-07-23T14:52:56.679-04:00....and TEEMS, ETTA, ILL, and HASSLES. That's .......and TEEMS, ETTA, ILL, and HASSLES. That's ten; any more?leftcoastTAMnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-79733782511337796812018-07-23T13:44:54.773-04:002018-07-23T13:44:54.773-04:00Syndilanders - Just wanted to let you know @Rex is...Syndilanders - Just wanted to let you know @Rex is on vacation this week, and I'm not sure if his fill-in knows about the Syndicated Puzzle link. You may be inconvenienced for a few days.kitshefhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10014225555838850414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-70866603441680767942018-07-23T13:21:45.831-04:002018-07-23T13:21:45.831-04:00"Trendy"? How so?
Here's a "tr..."Trendy"? How so?<br /><br />Here's a "trend": double letters:<br />PAELLA<br />CALLTOORDER<br />ASSOON<br />CANAAN<br />ISAAC<br />BUZZWORDS.<br /><br />Okay, okay, I get it. Puzzle is okay, too.<br />leftcoastTAMnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-34165664552975764802018-07-23T13:14:36.266-04:002018-07-23T13:14:36.266-04:00@Spacey and other Synders - I took the DeLorean ou...@Spacey and other Synders - I took the DeLorean out for a spin to Futureland to tell Rex to move the Syndie button. We'll see what happens, if ought.<br /><br />Easy Peasy Monday, but the "revealer" is off, as I'm sure many have noted. Those "calling cards" are not trendy, but the vague remnants of the 20th Century telecom industry.<br /><br />Diana, Lady-in-Waiting for CrosswordsDiana,LIWnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-9164483597729627552018-07-23T11:35:40.343-04:002018-07-23T11:35:40.343-04:00Was going to say I got this with no hang-ups, but ...Was going to say I got this with no hang-ups, but that’s been said up above. BUZZWORDS – apt enough. If you’re gonna use PHONE, I don’t know how else to get it in there. Isn’t IKE often short for ISAAC?<br /><br />I do not know of RINGPOPS. I was thinking of the candy pieces ONE bites off of the bachelorette’s shirt.<br /><br />Gotta agree on TANIA.<br /><br />Any puz with RON in it can’t be AWL bad.<br />rondonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-30358696357856255632018-07-23T10:05:06.428-04:002018-07-23T10:05:06.428-04:00Syndilinker alert: WAKE the %#(* UP!!!!! You'v...Syndilinker alert: WAKE the %#(* UP!!!!! You've been stuck on Friday for three days now!<br /><br />This one was easy as can be; I was surprised to see a medium rating. It was harder to find the link than it was to do the puzzle. There's an OK theme, featuring what must be the longest DOOK on record: CALLTOORDER. The fill had average junkiness; I was disappointed--nay, crestfallen--to see EKING. As it unfolded, I was saying to the constructor "Aw, no, you're not gonna do THAT again, are you?" Yeah, he was. He did. Oh well.<br /><br />A special DOD today: same as OFL's WOD, TANIA Raymonde. I could get lost with her. Congrats to Francisco Molinari for winning the Claret Jug. He finished with a par, and that'll be the score for today.<br /><br />And watch out, pros: he's ba-a-ack!spacecraftnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-85514630782137027422018-07-23T10:01:47.314-04:002018-07-23T10:01:47.314-04:00RITUAL’S HASSLE
That TART SERENA is ONWATCH for f...RITUAL’S HASSLE<br /><br />That TART SERENA is ONWATCH for fun,<br />she ACHES for a TEABAG before they’re AWL gone,<br />she’ll CALLTOORDER or BIDON ONE,<br />ASSOON as she AMPSUP to PHONEJACK or RON.<br /><br />--- TANIA ISAAC<br />Burma Shavenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-3472526787376867052018-07-23T09:17:41.031-04:002018-07-23T09:17:41.031-04:00A pleasant solve. Fine for a Monday. Don't tak...A pleasant solve. Fine for a Monday. Don't take Rex too seriously Mr. Trudeau.thefogmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01870509029973778266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-71860727854051818452018-06-19T09:14:22.592-04:002018-06-19T09:14:22.592-04:00From yesterdqay.
Banana Daiquiri: I knew. Buster ...From yesterdqay.<br /><br />Banana Daiquiri: I knew. Buster Keaton used technicolor in one of his silents. It was only two-color technicolor, but technicolor it was. Probably around the mid-20s. pmdmnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-70156627795290120642018-06-18T22:15:50.532-04:002018-06-18T22:15:50.532-04:00Good Monday fare. Glad to see another from Ross Tr...Good Monday fare. Glad to see another from Ross Trudeau!Jesse Witthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17303843866820554058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-66472910369860828562018-06-18T20:08:08.118-04:002018-06-18T20:08:08.118-04:00@ Anoa Bob, Thanks for the info. I kinda knew that...@ Anoa Bob, Thanks for the info. I kinda knew that but not in such detail. Cool (and hot) stuff. Suzie Qnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-47179963317725040812018-06-18T20:04:41.520-04:002018-06-18T20:04:41.520-04:00Also, I forgot to say, when we had to dial only 5 ...Also, I forgot to say, when we had to dial only 5 numbers to make a call. CZAR was, by far, the more common spelling of the Russian autocrats. Over the ensuing decades it changed to TSAR.<br /><br />I found today's puzzle quite simple and, frankly boring. Meh, to use crosswordese.Davidnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-4024793161798513032018-06-18T20:02:31.252-04:002018-06-18T20:02:31.252-04:00When I was a kid and we had to dial 5 numbers to c...When I was a kid and we had to dial 5 numbers to call someone on the phone, our TV was monochromatic, aka "black and white". The printers I use in my profession are also monochromatic, aka "black and white". <br /><br />Certainly there was a school in modern art which created "monochromatic" paintings which were not black and white, but neither were they "unicolor" though they explored the nuances of a single color, which was kind of the whole point.Davidnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-46482328108416943462018-06-18T19:11:54.850-04:002018-06-18T19:11:54.850-04:00I knew Rex would trash this puzzle. But I consider...I knew Rex would trash this puzzle. But I considered this easy as hell. Probably finished faster than I've ever finished any NYT puzzle.Doughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11277536184701771210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-49297883276763152342018-06-18T17:42:01.383-04:002018-06-18T17:42:01.383-04:00Hey All !
Late to the party. Thankfully not @LMS&#...Hey All !<br />Late to the party. Thankfully not @LMS's bathroom bash... <br /><br />Nice MonPuz, only hang-up (Har) was having sour for TART first. Since we seem to be @M&Aless today, I will nominate MAP as the e-z MonPuz clue. What a ROSY clue on that one. <br /><br />MACADAMIA, CANNED IT. :-) And they're UNICOLOR. And you can get them through SNAIL MAIL. Mini theme alert!<br /><br />BUZZ WORDS - Bee, hornet, wasp, hive, honey. *Bows*<br /><br />AS SOON ASAP<br />RooMonster<br />DarrinVRooMonsterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14103892151115549684noreply@blogger.com