tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post5915101426010232632..comments2024-03-28T16:50:50.953-04:00Comments on Rex Parker Does the NYT Crossword Puzzle: Famed claim from Louis XIV / SUN 11-13-16 / Senator Vinick's portrayer on West Wing / Religious branch sometimes spelled with apostrophe / Dread Zeppelin Wholigans / Jonathan who co-created WestworldRex Parkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16145707733877505087noreply@blogger.comBlogger104125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-88836584648200183922017-03-14T08:13:02.897-04:002017-03-14T08:13:02.897-04:00using NearBuz you can search the contact number of... using NearBuz you can search the contact number of plumbers near you and call them up to fix the water leakage issue. <a href="https://t.co/Ic8Za7aifb" rel="nofollow">local plumbers</a>john smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07655303417027257101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-33501905754592128482016-11-21T18:20:03.470-05:002016-11-21T18:20:03.470-05:00Yep, I fell into the CLINE/CRONOS trapYep, I fell into the CLINE/CRONOS trapGreghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18080027831092093115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-6140765519160588492016-11-21T16:39:34.835-05:002016-11-21T16:39:34.835-05:00Fun puzzle! Not being a poetry aficionado, I got h...Fun puzzle! Not being a poetry aficionado, I got hung up entering DaNtE instead of DONNE. Live and learn. But what ultimately caused my DNF was "Excuse." Regardless whether it's a noun or a verb, I fail to see how OUT is an answer.Phillip Blackerbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01246294316176476429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-7667012254745429912016-11-21T12:48:15.635-05:002016-11-21T12:48:15.635-05:00@lodsf - Thank you to you and to all the others wh...@lodsf - Thank you to you and to all the others who in their comments offered understanding and support of my decision (which is painful to me, I should note), and to those who offered alternative or supplementary approaches, all quite politely. You seem to come the closest to sharing my particular slant on the issue, and I wish you well in whatever course you decide on.<br /><br />I might even offer an occasional comment on a puzzle, when the wind blows a stray NY Times my way, but only if I have something really clever to say which hasn't already been said.Bob Kerfufflehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02615811802419025933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-2497979886745474922016-11-21T00:42:18.440-05:002016-11-21T00:42:18.440-05:00Especially liked the cluing in this puzzle, partic...Especially liked the cluing in this puzzle, particularly 1d (serving mankind) and 113a ('consent' as a sex ed topic). Today, Saturday 11/20/16, is my last Sunday for most of you.<br />Wanted to say 'hey' to @Bob K, whose commentary I've enjoyed. I've had a similiar reaction (as Bob K said, moving is a hassle) & am now grappling over my own newspaper subscription. Keep & support the press? Just discard the front section? My subscription to the SF Chronicle isn't exactly the NYT (& SF is a liberal area, giving new meaning to 'sanctuary city') -- but I'd still have to see that face on my morning doorstep too often. @Roo M: have to respectfully disagree as I think the protests should continue to keep the opposition to t. active; but otherwise I do agree about being active in & supporting agenda(s) that are personally important.lodsfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05345395843784742434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-9848430755749405922016-11-20T22:52:46.335-05:002016-11-20T22:52:46.335-05:00Gosh, Leftcoast, is your name Tom?
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Di,LIWGosh, Leftcoast, is your name Tom?<br /><br />;-)<br />Di,LIWDiana,LIWnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-14056836279830219212016-11-20T17:16:46.935-05:002016-11-20T17:16:46.935-05:00When you love Sundays, love silliness, love a them...When you love Sundays, love silliness, love a theme that helps solve the therers, then you're gonna love this puzzle. Took my time solving and savoring.<br /><br />Currently ONABREAK, then off to do te LAX puz.<br /><br />Diana, Lady-in-Waiting for CrosswordsDiana,LIWnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-64927833157951963082016-11-20T16:07:07.584-05:002016-11-20T16:07:07.584-05:00One of the better Sundays to be served up. Medium...One of the better Sundays to be served up. Mediumish, unsloggish, creative with a wealth of great clues. <br />Whenever I see olives in some concoction, I automatically think TAPENADE, which I like. If I hired a plumber who wore a TUBE TOP, I think a BONER might be in play (I hope that doesn't sound sexist).<br /><br />A good puzzle to end a good week.<br />rain forestnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-75845212857249380942016-11-20T16:06:34.022-05:002016-11-20T16:06:34.022-05:00Had so much fun, I guess, that I carelessly let my...Had so much fun, I guess, that I carelessly let my avatar take credit, if that's what it was, for my post.leftcoastTAMnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-40806814636800034472016-11-20T16:01:44.326-05:002016-11-20T16:01:44.326-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.leftcoasterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05033341194718217353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-32394960512006146062016-11-20T15:58:43.220-05:002016-11-20T15:58:43.220-05:00Most fun on a Sunday puzzle in a long time, if not...Most fun on a Sunday puzzle in a long time, if not ever. More than made up for the inevitable slog factor that goes with these double-sized puzzles.<br /><br />Amused by imagining the gardener, boxer, plumber, and reptile expert wearing only the clothes and other paraphernalia described. The others were well enough dressed to appear in public.<br /><br />Theme definitely ENABLED the solve.<br /><br />CANNIBAL and its clue provided a bonus kick and chuckle.<br /><br />CHAKRA and HOLE were pausers, and had to parse<br />LA W OMAN.<br /><br />Solid, fun Sunday from JF (and WS). leftcoasterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05033341194718217353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-5513589862954447532016-11-20T14:42:25.712-05:002016-11-20T14:42:25.712-05:00Nice crunchy Sunday puzzle. Some tough clues but u...Nice crunchy Sunday puzzle. Some tough clues but ultimately solvable. AnonymousPVXhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10078186298428497941noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-653023820421061742016-11-20T14:40:35.443-05:002016-11-20T14:40:35.443-05:00BONER-GATE
OUT in a TUBETOPANDCLOGS with SOCKSAND...BONER-GATE<br /><br />OUT in a TUBETOPANDCLOGS with SOCKSANDABELT they let her,<br />the L.A.WOMAN was ENABLED to ACT OUT PANED SANDM better,<br />and was OBLIGED to CONSENT as he PISTES PANTSANDSWEATER.<br /><br />--- SIENNA MIASMAS-SALSODA<br />Burma Shavenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-41614404929864907562016-11-20T12:12:18.854-05:002016-11-20T12:12:18.854-05:00My plea for non-slogginess has been answered! Ther...My plea for non-slogginess has been answered! There was a series of delights in which I had an opening thought: wow, wouldn't it be cool if the answer was...and lo and behold, it WAS! Examples: CONGAS, SPRITZED (I've never been sure this was a legit word; I know it as a good old Pennsylvania Dutch expression), and a lot of the theme entries. This was fun, and just hard enough here and there to keep me engaged. WOEs include SALSODA (that one was 100% crosses and I still wasn't sure it was right), TAPENADE (no wonder: I don't like ANY of the ingredients), and PISTES.<br /><br />No direct DOD, so I'll invade the cast of NCISLA to proudly present Daniela Ruah, and if she's not DOD material, nobody is. Hubba x2!<br /><br />If the clue for 93-across didn't include the word, he could've worn, wait for it, BOXERS! Ah, but that would be dull; they really DO wear those. But it would be a nice pairing with BRIEFS. Cool repetition of the TRIB-segment in the SW, with totally different meanings. No question about it, this is the best puzzle I've seen in quite a while. Eagle!spacecraftnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-22484050827429782062016-11-20T11:27:57.050-05:002016-11-20T11:27:57.050-05:00Not much mention of dupe NCISLA and LAWOMAN. Nor N...Not much mention of dupe NCISLA and LAWOMAN. Nor NRA, NSA, NSC word ladder. Nor ANN and ANNE. Not that I care that much, but it’s often where one would see complaints. The ampersandwich SANDM was my last fill.<br /><br />I actually own a Dread Zeppelin CD. Got it for 50 cents.<br /><br />Not much more to say, dearth of yeah babiness. BLINI for brunch, so I’m DONNE<br />rondonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-90063780871590856482016-11-20T08:36:08.081-05:002016-11-20T08:36:08.081-05:00I simply enjoy wordplay, no matter the complexity ...I simply enjoy wordplay, no matter the complexity or theme!As long as it isn't a child level which would be a "fill it in" bit of a bore :)! This isn't a rey to this particular comment, just tossing my thoughts here. Enjoy your puzzles everyone!will4https://www.blogger.com/profile/17900667456990628691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-57811930770058916412016-11-16T06:27:10.081-05:002016-11-16T06:27:10.081-05:00I'm surprised by the number of intellectuals w...I'm surprised by the number of intellectuals who think in terms of either/or Aristotelian logic.Benkonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-21385817936826130392016-11-14T22:13:50.356-05:002016-11-14T22:13:50.356-05:00I'm a New York Times reporter and avid followe...I'm a New York Times reporter and avid follower of this blog. Please don't cancel your subscription. The new president has declared war on the press, and its continued existence is more important than ever. We need to be strong to hold power to account. Please reconsider! Sarah Lyall Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08185364408722075651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-3465781485662147522016-11-14T15:28:21.109-05:002016-11-14T15:28:21.109-05:00We're researching Canadian real estate, too. B...We're researching Canadian real estate, too. But IF we decide to stay, we all need to support the few true sources of journalistic integrity. Keep your NYT subscription if only to make that statement. Plus, you'll get to enjoy the puzzle and we'll get to enjoy your comments.<br /><br />Good puzzle this week. Only reason I'm commenting is the sad state of our country, and to ask when we allowed "dove" to become a verb in the past tense in addition to a symbol of peace (71D)? Has my twelfth grade English teacher, who taught us to use "dived" been incorrect all these years? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-8948804066106592042016-11-14T02:46:42.934-05:002016-11-14T02:46:42.934-05:00Had the BOA in place first, and anticipated that F...Had the BOA in place first, and anticipated that FEATHER would precede it, so was surprised at what actually showed up. Wondered whether TURTLENE C.K. was sister to Louis C.K. Am betting ole TURTLENE shops at Walmart, @Larry G.<br /><br />Speaking of Louis, L'ETAT C'EST MOI also reminded me of 'Apres moi le deluge' (<i>Dern, I've flooded the lavatory again!</i>) and then of 'Honi soit qui mal y pense' (<i>Honey, I'm thinking of moving to Mali</i>). The problem is, I thought it was a Louis said that, but turns out it was Edward III. Why would an English king be speaking in French?<br /><br />Had a good time with the fill, starting with the deserving CANNIBAL (and thanks for the Twilight Zone reminder, @good buddy) and ending with the [Two for a buck] ANTLERS. In between, liked the echo of yesterpuzz with the SAND MICE MAN probably catching all his little rodents in JUST DESERTS.<br /><br />@Pablo C, I've loved you for years, today perhaps more than ever.<br /><br />@Numi, that TURTLENECK BRA you mention could be a real bear to J up. I also thought right away of Balto for @Maldemare's newbie, even though Balto was a Siberian Husky. Turns out that about 20 teams covered the distance from Nenana to Nome, but it was Balto led the team that delivered the serum, running a double stretch at the end in the dark and in whiteout conditions. <br /><br />I'm gobsmacked at the clever theme examples that came from @so many. I knew an artist who wore shades, a postman who wore mail, and a miser who wore tights, but it's no mean feet to come up with a good pair. Not sure whether an electrician wearing SHORTS and a WIRE qualifies.<br /><br />Well, I've just finished watching <i>Battleship Potemkin</i> again. That section on the Odessa Steps always gets to me. Am in doubt that <i>Battleship Protrumpkin</i> will have a equally upbeat ending.Leapfingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14243620614139990887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-62845549027172314792016-11-13T23:30:39.226-05:002016-11-13T23:30:39.226-05:00@Malsdemare -- when I named my dog Orion it ws be...@Malsdemare -- when I named my dog Orion it ws because he seemed to want to be the mighty hunter up in the sky. But it turned out to be a puzzle word, and he has enjoyed being in the puzzle every month or two. Why not name him Mel Ott or Mr Ed? Just kidding.<br /><br />I have found plenty to read in my daily NYTimes while not going near the national political coverage the last few days. I read about how British red squirrels carry leprosy.I read abut how rats giggle when tickled. <br /><br />The puzzle? took me a long time. And I had a blank space at the end, where a _EB APP crossed some rock album.Guess I got bored running the alphabet, never got to W.Greater Fall River Committee for Peace & Justicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11005733734000219070noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-25353015911729168942016-11-13T21:26:55.400-05:002016-11-13T21:26:55.400-05:00I just got a new pup and named him Bubba because h...I just got a new pup and named him Bubba because he's a Bubba. Yours will likely name himself also.Petenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-12412262198521908272016-11-13T21:24:30.800-05:002016-11-13T21:24:30.800-05:00@ZenMonkey, you are of corse referring to that fam...@ZenMonkey, you are of corse referring to that famous Korean, General Yu.<br /><br />@puzzle hoarder, I am doing my level best to to attempt to take this in stride. It will be what it will, que sera, &c.. <br /><br />@Roo Monster and @Mohair Sam, it only looks dark in the tunnel until the turn that leads to the exit has been passed. Of one thing I am sure, this will all come to an end of some sort eventually. <br /><br />@Cassiopea, thanks for remembering Balto. Here is his story <a href="https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Balto" rel="nofollow">as recorded in Wikipedia.</a> There are more thrilling versions to be found but this lists the facts.Numinoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01263999193499725814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-6117311570665243292016-11-13T20:06:33.777-05:002016-11-13T20:06:33.777-05:00You could cancel. Or you could donate the papers y...You could cancel. Or you could donate the papers you get now to a school or a shelter or a Planned Parenthood and wait until you feel better about things to start reading again. Or just take out the puzzle and keep on donating. That way you can accomplish something positive instead of just hiding in the sand hoping others will step up and be kind and compassionate to those who need it most right now. (On the whole, not regular NYT subscribers.)<br /><br />You don't have to over-consume bad news to do good in the world, but simply giving up bad news doesn't help anyone but yourself. (if that's all you can handle right now, it's totally understandable, but it's not making a difference.)<br /><br />Note: "you" in this comment does not refer to any single person. General thoughts. ZenMonkeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01351161309102608706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-80708741356478810022016-11-13T19:43:35.795-05:002016-11-13T19:43:35.795-05:00Very fun puzzle, I laughed at TURTLENECK (I assume...Very fun puzzle, I laughed at TURTLENECK (I assumed it was turtleneck, boa, and crocs rather than a turtleneck boa...) and adored CANNIBAL and CONGAS. It was fun to know the pop culture references too, such as DEPP for Gilbert Grape and KLINE. Beloved daughter went to Hampshire for two years (AMHERST) and I was an avid downhill skier back in the day (PISTES) so the puzzle just flew for me, but always in a fun and enjoyable manner.<br /><br />My stomach can't handle the news right now and even a brief visit to Twitter causes me to lose faith in humanity, so I too am taking a break. Hadn't thought about actually cancelling the subscriptions. Sounds like an excellent idea...perhaps I should since the crossword app is separate, and I could still indulge.<br /><br />The malamute was my high school's mascot (go, Austin E Lathrop High School!). For this Jack London fan, the only proper name for a malamute is Buck and yeah, yeah, I know he wasn't a malamute, but still. Balto is also a great name with an awesome provenance. If you want more, this site has great ideas including Inuit names: http://www.skylandmalamutes.com/MalamuteNames.html <br /><br />Onward and forward through the dreck...(it's not DONNE but it's how I feel these days...)Cassieopiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12656341974633440703noreply@blogger.com