tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post7737299993230322512..comments2024-03-28T12:32:09.251-04:00Comments on Rex Parker Does the NYT Crossword Puzzle: Schiller work adapted by Beeethoven / WED 8-23-17 / Penny memory follower / First name in stunt cycling / Escape tool secreted in cakes in cartoons / Urban Dictionary fodderRex Parkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16145707733877505087noreply@blogger.comBlogger125125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-41863076848805864872017-09-27T20:17:37.377-04:002017-09-27T20:17:37.377-04:00@Foggy - I'm relatively new to solving, so I&#...@Foggy - I'm relatively new to solving, so I've been trying to catch up via anthologies of older puzzles. I see a mix of harder and easier. For many years. I do 5 or 6 older puzzles a day for every current syndie puz. That's just my experience. But blaming the internet, or social media - I'll second that!!!<br /><br />Lady DiDiana,LIWnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-71685923585699187172017-09-27T18:43:45.272-04:002017-09-27T18:43:45.272-04:00I recently got my hands on some old NYT crossword ...I recently got my hands on some old NYT crossword puzzles from circa 2008. I am finding some of those old puzzles much more challenging and sometimes impossible to solve. Plenty of DNF's. Compared to the ones of today, to me they are much more difficult to solve. Just out of curiosity, has anyone else ascertained (or not)that the NYT puzzle has been "dumbed down" somewhat over the years, perhaps in an attempt to reach a wider audience? <br /><br />I blame the internet :-)thefogmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01870509029973778266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-81375393648427771482017-09-27T17:43:47.586-04:002017-09-27T17:43:47.586-04:00@JimmyBgood--Nice to see a new name in the syndie ...@JimmyBgood--Nice to see a new name in the syndie section. (You may or may not be familiar with Rex's high standards for Xwords, particularly the NYT's.) leftcoastTAMnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-66542440788133003482017-09-27T16:37:46.155-04:002017-09-27T16:37:46.155-04:00Easiest Wednesday I have ever done,and I've be...Easiest Wednesday I have ever done,and I've been doing crosswords for 50 years. Some clever some dreck,but unbelievably easy for a NYT Wednesday puzzle.Rex,I new the answer to 49a before I even read the clue.You're either slipping or were sleepy. JimmyBgoodnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-59916679579338627102017-09-27T14:45:16.014-04:002017-09-27T14:45:16.014-04:00I'm in the "didn't see the els" ...I'm in the "didn't see the els" crowd - first themer I saw was the MARRIAGEVOWELS, and I liked it. <br /><br />Then we get the explanation of the "backward" els in the black boxes. If so, that's a very hidden revealer.<br /><br />Loved those down as often mentioned. <br /><br />Only one truly drippy answer, IMO. Maybe I'm NAIVE.<br /><br />Diana, Lady-in-Waiting for CrosswordsDiana,LIWnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-17619002997393185272017-09-27T14:25:22.710-04:002017-09-27T14:25:22.710-04:00Sure this was an easy puzzle - third one in a row ...Sure this was an easy puzzle - third one in a row this week - but it was by and large a tight effort: funny theme, excellent down answers, little dreck with one exception.<br /><br />To that, I would say, "If you don't fix the faucet that is ADRIP, it will soon be "aflow"."<br /><br />Once again the puzzle brought a variety of thoughts and emotions. I can understand that not all puzzles will please everyone, but to actually *hate* a puzzle is just weird. <br /><br />I'm rainforest, and I approve this puzzle.rainforestnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-43041792735932259272017-09-27T14:17:22.297-04:002017-09-27T14:17:22.297-04:00Is today Monday? Rex says it all (in his own way o...Is today Monday? Rex says it all (in his own way of course). Period.leftcoastTAMnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-2229830550455058032017-09-27T13:28:24.626-04:002017-09-27T13:28:24.626-04:00Pleasant, easy little puzzle. Not worth getting al...Pleasant, easy little puzzle. Not worth getting all excited about, one way or the other.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-75872902734054979982017-09-27T10:47:07.824-04:002017-09-27T10:47:07.824-04:00I think this puzzle was constructed for the snappy...I think this puzzle was constructed for the snappy downs, and the theme just dragged along behind. As to a reveal line, something cutesy might have been added, but it's fine without--and cutesy is pretty well covered with FATCHANCE, YOURMOVE, EASYTHERE, et al.<br /><br />I had one writeover when working the downs up north: ADR_P had to be AD ReP, no? What else? It fit with SECURe. Oops. So we have a RAA (random "A-" adjective, where you just stick an a- in front of a noun). The RMK (random musical key) doesn't help. Still, these are only two regrettable low points in an otherwise fun wordset.<br /><br />I was scratching my head as the first themer came to light: yeah, so. Dromedaries on patrol: SECURITYCAMELS. What's the point? But after the second one, I saw it, and a small aha! moment ensued. Of course: security cams! And kiss cams. Are we all just getting too damn lazy to say "camera?" Is technology turning the language into acronyms, abbrs. and shortened forms? Discuss. But apparently not "at length."<br /><br />Anyway, if this is a debut, it contains promise. Grid is chock full of DOD candidates: ELLEN, OCHOA, BELLE, LEA, IVANA--even Lois LANE. But the time-defying CHER wins out. I liked it. Birdie.spacecraftnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-2095694452283985842017-09-27T10:25:22.615-04:002017-09-27T10:25:22.615-04:00I did it. It's done. HOLY cow. One w/o with oH...I did it. It's done. HOLY cow. One w/o with oHME at first.<br /><br />A LOT of BELLEs to choose from with CHER, ELLEN, and IVANA there, but one-time number one golfer (3 years running), Golf Hall of Famer, and yeah baby Lorena OCHOA wins it today. Who else retires at age 28?<br /><br />What ELS? ONTO tomorrow.rondonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-89733973506044024982017-09-27T09:37:35.328-04:002017-09-27T09:37:35.328-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.thefogmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01870509029973778266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-66353615898685096392017-09-27T09:35:56.335-04:002017-09-27T09:35:56.335-04:00It's a puzzling puzzle for sure. I have to agr...It's a puzzling puzzle for sure. I have to agree with OFL on this one. Not enough crunch or sparkle for a Wednesday. It's just one big meh!thefogmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01870509029973778266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-5982103371120285342017-09-27T09:11:59.353-04:002017-09-27T09:11:59.353-04:00OHCOMENOW
Don't be NAIVE nor CHICKEN,BROTHELS...OHCOMENOW<br /><br />Don't be NAIVE nor CHICKEN,BROTHELS are where<br />LOTs of nightowls get BRED.<br />AH,ME, the NEATEST pickin' is awful EASYTHERE,<br />MARRIAGEVOWELS aren't said.<br /><br />--- ARLO CALE ALBEE Burma Shavenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-21651013565549428802017-09-20T07:44:07.346-04:002017-09-20T07:44:07.346-04:00Hello every one out here
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And also Reach him on WhatsApp Number: +2349057915709 Thanks Dr. Iyaryi (driayaryi2012@hotmail.com)Juanita Melanienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-64648871773474021572017-08-26T09:55:09.247-04:002017-08-26T09:55:09.247-04:00Funny how WEDDINGS and MARRIAGE have the same numb...Funny how WEDDINGS and MARRIAGE have the same number of letters and the 'I' and 'G' are in the same spot. Edac2dayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05406242564285237476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-26044276034963080772017-08-24T05:17:15.143-04:002017-08-24T05:17:15.143-04:00I noticed that too! I noticed that too! Devonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02594009783919795305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-64565720869773562432017-08-24T05:12:51.569-04:002017-08-24T05:12:51.569-04:00Oh I've seen waaaaaaay worse in the last WEEK,...Oh I've seen waaaaaaay worse in the last WEEK, never mind a long time. It's not perfect, but the NYT has had some serious garbage. Devonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02594009783919795305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-86228216279779340912017-08-24T05:10:40.621-04:002017-08-24T05:10:40.621-04:00Agreed! I thought the puns were clever af. Chicken...Agreed! I thought the puns were clever af. Chicken brothels!! Come on!! Devonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02594009783919795305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-54753720860800983122017-08-24T00:09:57.784-04:002017-08-24T00:09:57.784-04:00This was a pretty crappy puzzle. CALE? OH COME NOW...This was a pretty crappy puzzle. CALE? OH COME NOW.G. Weissmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15483493342708991292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-38933534974675872792017-08-23T23:07:43.779-04:002017-08-23T23:07:43.779-04:00Good thing @Rex's name isn't Robert Lee. ...Good thing @Rex's name isn't Robert Lee. He'd be in a Ngu-yen situation.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-38713228361139212172017-08-23T22:43:24.135-04:002017-08-23T22:43:24.135-04:00I also noticed those little "feet" on th...I also noticed those little "feet" on the edges of the grid.<br />Thanks for summarizing @poggius. Two Ponieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06896743444873087885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-42777793234285314042017-08-23T21:03:03.211-04:002017-08-23T21:03:03.211-04:00@poggius -- Thanks for that! Adds to my appreciat...@poggius -- Thanks for that! Adds to my appreciation of the puzzle.Lewishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09709142959535977331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-73312201596936104242017-08-23T20:41:40.534-04:002017-08-23T20:41:40.534-04:00Agree that it was easy. I was looking for the Chic...Agree that it was easy. I was looking for the Chicago El or trying to see if there was a relationship with El NINO, but with no revealer I quite agree that it just kind of hangs there. I did enjoy FAT CHANCE, KACHING, and YOUR MOVE. And ODE TO JOY. But the theme? Meh. Adamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12174830953402611450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-81584339504925461602017-08-23T19:22:15.660-04:002017-08-23T19:22:15.660-04:00@TitaA, no, Auspuffgasen doesn't have a secret...@TitaA, no, Auspuffgasen doesn't have a secret meaning.. It's just exhaust fumes. Which are gasen that are puffed aus. I just think that's so very German, and hence hilarious.<br />Though along the lines of your kids and the Ausfahrt exit signs, two things: 1. My friend from Chicago whose kids kept going into the wrong bathrooms, figuring the Ladies would be Herr'n and the Gents would be Da Men. And, 2. Exit sogns in Chinese in Taiwan, which are two characters respectively meaning "out" and "hole." So, "Out-hole." Must be a German influence there, huh?BarbieBarbienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-62086493957832081032017-08-23T19:11:07.400-04:002017-08-23T19:11:07.400-04:00The theme of the puzzle was "backward els.&qu...The theme of the puzzle was "backward els." As Barbiebarbiet mentioned 6:19 a.m., repeated by others, me included, the letter L appears in the black boxes, top row and swinging around the grid three more times. The letter is backward. According to my Funk and Wagnalls, 1963 ed., the work *backward* is defined first as "toward the back; to the rear." Hence 19A, 36A, 49A. This as old-fashioned and perhaps original definition, and perhaps therefore first. The second definition is "with the back foremost"--hence the four backward Ls in the black boxes. This a definition in common usage today, as well as later definitions in F&W, about being old-fashioned etc.<br /> The problem here is that the revealer cannot be understood until the puzzle is finished, or it is complicated to find, while the puzzle is easy. As was said in *Dr. Strangelove*, what is the point of having the doomsday device if no one knows about it?<br />Anon. i.e. PoggiusAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com