tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post3101504104125200742..comments2024-03-29T00:28:40.417-04:00Comments on Rex Parker Does the NYT Crossword Puzzle: Antelope with lyre-shaped horns / THU 1-20-22 / Field of Mad Men informally / Programming language named for a beverage named for an island / Mascot of the N.F.L.'s Ravens, appropriately / Expanse crossed by the Silk RoadRex Parkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16145707733877505087noreply@blogger.comBlogger139125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-70574111370832672882022-06-29T05:47:29.296-04:002022-06-29T05:47:29.296-04:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Leah Murdoch-Gericshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00719185980306965820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-82837137605196715892022-02-24T19:44:05.530-05:002022-02-24T19:44:05.530-05:00Hmm. I think my comment disappeared. (I’ll settl...Hmm. I think my comment disappeared. (I’ll settle for LISA, the child genius.)leftcoasternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-74076709250078403502022-02-24T19:38:42.850-05:002022-02-24T19:38:42.850-05:00So there is a theme of some sort here, though TV, ...So there is a theme of some sort here, though TV, FM, MC, US don’t do much for it. But I’ve been a fan of FLEETWOODMAC and liked MICHAEL CAINE, too. They’ve definitely been quality performers IMO.<br /><br />Didn’t get out of the NW without lookups, particularly the spelling of Dr. JEKYLL. Liked the FIJI-JAVA and ONT-NY pairings as the far and the near of tourism (if that makes sense).<br /><br />Have always liked LISA, too.<br /><br /><br /><br />leftcoasternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-49928339882485022532022-02-24T15:29:36.818-05:002022-02-24T15:29:36.818-05:00Typo. Make that Really not Rally.Typo. Make that Really not Rally.thefogmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01870509029973778266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-25950297072830958872022-02-24T13:21:10.252-05:002022-02-24T13:21:10.252-05:00I think I may have mentioned this before, but it b...I think I may have mentioned this before, but it bears repeating. Put the letters of your answers in the correct squares. Being one square off, and not checking, will lead to mayhem. And if you don't have Allstate covering your grid, well, you're out of lluck.<br /><br />So...I was out of luck today. Har har. <br /><br />OTOH - OFALL will never, ever, be ever in my book. Of all the answers in the world, this one had to drop into my puzzle. You get the GIST.<br /><br />Diana, Lady-in-Waiting for CrosswordsDiana, LIWnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-75375643742267282682022-02-24T12:25:24.377-05:002022-02-24T12:25:24.377-05:00IDEA MAN
MOHANDAS was NOT an UNKIND MAN,
TOONICE ...IDEA MAN<br /><br />MOHANDAS was NOT an UNKIND MAN,<br />TOONICE TOO LIKE TOO fight,<br />THEVOICE OF reason OFALL THE land<br />KNELT TOO pray we should UNITE.<br /><br />--- MICHAEL MOOREDBurma Shavenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-23090677610248262902022-02-24T10:43:37.395-05:002022-02-24T10:43:37.395-05:00Aw c'mon, Moderator: One spellcaster post is t...Aw c'mon, Moderator: One spellcaster post is too many, but to repeat it? Can we not PLEASE filter out this junk? And it's been the SAME ONE for a week now. Jeez!<br /><br />To the puz: Easiest Thursday in my memory. OFF is right; I'd have liked it ONAN (yuck!) earlier day. Any puzzle that contains FLEETWOODMAC, and thus my secret love DOD Stevie Nicks, is thumbs-up by me. Would be a Tuesday birdie--so why punish it for bad timing? Birdie.spacecrafthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09125304293611865503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-42459360900375163232022-02-24T10:21:32.142-05:002022-02-24T10:21:32.142-05:00Rally enjoyable. But I don’t get why OOO is a “rar...Rally enjoyable. But I don’t get why OOO is a “rare” tic-tac-toe win any more (or less) than XXX. The NW corner could have used a little TLC. IMED and TPKE are the low-quality glue holding it all together.<br /><br />PS - To D,LIW: Re: B&B<br /><br />https://clickamericana.com/topics/food-drink/buttons-bows-snacks-general-mills-1967thefogmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01870509029973778266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-29322166828069962632022-02-02T10:11:52.831-05:002022-02-02T10:11:52.831-05:00My Name is Victoria Treasure, I'm from USA Los...My Name is Victoria Treasure, I'm from USA Los Angeles California, I never thought I will smile again, My husband left me with two kidMy boyfriend called me and said he was tired of our relationship and needs a breakup, he started avoiding me, His new attitude was killing me slowly so I did research on the internet seeking help. I saw testimonies of how dr IYASE helped reunite couples with his spell and how he gave lottery winning numbers to people and helped them win a lottery so I immediately sent him a text: +2347057052206 seeking help. He responded. He promised to help me get my boyfriend back with his spell, I did as he instructed and he casted the spell. It was like a dream because 16 hours after the spell was casted my boyfriend came back begging me on his knees to forgive and accept him back. I am so excited and now I believe DR IYASE is a God on Earth. Are you heart broken? Do you need help to win a lottery ? Contact DR IYASE via Call/text/whatsapp: +2347057052206 // or email: driyaseherblahome@Gmail.comSandra Davisnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-26966988560325213032022-02-02T10:10:58.273-05:002022-02-02T10:10:58.273-05:00My Name is Victoria Treasure, I'm from USA Los...My Name is Victoria Treasure, I'm from USA Los Angeles California, I never thought I will smile again, My husband left me with two kidMy boyfriend called me and said he was tired of our relationship and needs a breakup, he started avoiding me, His new attitude was killing me slowly so I did research on the internet seeking help. I saw testimonies of how dr IYASE helped reunite couples with his spell and how he gave lottery winning numbers to people and helped them win a lottery so I immediately sent him a text: +2347057052206 seeking help. He responded. He promised to help me get my boyfriend back with his spell, I did as he instructed and he casted the spell. It was like a dream because 16 hours after the spell was casted my boyfriend came back begging me on his knees to forgive and accept him back. I am so excited and now I believe DR IYASE is a God on Earth. Are you heart broken? Do you need help to win a lottery ? Contact DR IYASE via Call/text/whatsapp: +2347057052206 // or email: driyaseherblahome@Gmail.comSandra Davisnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-64689101036861963252022-01-21T16:11:01.255-05:002022-01-21T16:11:01.255-05:00For your 1982 movie project, let me recommend what...For your 1982 movie project, let me recommend what is for me the greatest sci-fi film of all time: Ridley Scott's "Blade Runner." Not the "director's cut" edition(s) or any nonsense like that, though I'm afraid that's all you'll find these days. I saw it on a snowy Boston eve, in Brookline's Coolidge Corner cinema, and emerged in a cloud of euphoria. The film's blend of late 20th-c. high-tech style and 1940s L.A. film-noir ambience struck just the right note. The year in which the story purportedly transpires, 2019, is 101 years short of the year in which one of the first great android tales, Paul Wegener's "Der Golem: wie er in die Welt kam" (The Golem: How He Came into the World) emerged. The two films are worthy companion pieces. One of my favorite characters was the great Edward James Olmos (later of "Miami Vice" fame, "Stand and Deliver," et al.) as Gaff, the police colleague of protagonist Dekkard (Harrison Ford), whose fondness for origami and prophetic insight haunts the story throughout. I'm sure you've probably already seen "Blade Runner" sometime in your life, but hey, it's always worth another look. I must have watched and re-watched it a couple dozen times on home video.Joel Rosenbergnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-81451262104876393212022-01-21T00:12:35.479-05:002022-01-21T00:12:35.479-05:00Late comment but if you see it: you are forgetting...Late comment but if you see it: you are forgetting the most excellent movie The Man Who Would Be King.TokyoRacerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10293712044402763377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-91346517745177183142022-01-20T22:22:55.707-05:002022-01-20T22:22:55.707-05:00Well I now see @Sloth and @Teresa reference the Hy...Well I now see @Sloth and @Teresa reference the Hyde stuff for a specific point.albatross shellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04076278220407657633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-2418432635908336782022-01-20T22:00:12.981-05:002022-01-20T22:00:12.981-05:00More for early Caine
Harry Palmer
Alfie
CarterMore for early Caine<br /><br />Harry Palmer<br />Alfie<br />CarterAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-1282036045613194462022-01-20T21:43:58.542-05:002022-01-20T21:43:58.542-05:00I preferred the 72 movie Sleuth to the 82 movie De...I preferred the 72 movie Sleuth to the 82 movie Deathtrap.<br />Also preferred The Ipcress File to Get Carter. Both are good.<br />My favorite suitable for children Caine movie is Secondhand Lions. Perfect for adults too.<br />His best movie ever was The Man Who Would Be King.<br />His movie most relevant to todays puzzle: Jekyll and Hyde. Caine in both roles of course. I haven't seen it since its release but do not bother if my memory is trustworthy. Probably much better Caine movies that you have not seen. It is quite a list.<br />His first roll was in 1946.<br />Then none until 1956. Mostly uncredited rolls for another 7 years.<br /><br />I had a tough time with the puzzle. Fell into the matiSSe-mOpeS trap. It did not occur to me that THEVOICE UNCLESAM were of a theme. Once I broke through to PICASSO-POUTS, everywhere I was stuck filled in at Wednesday or easier speed. Got MICHAELCAINE and quickly FLEETWOODMAC and then got that the initials were the theme as I was typing in MAC. So if you are dumb like me it was a nice aha! or maybe oh damn!.<br /><br />I was fighting SMALLER being correct and was wondering what Spanish for male was. Momma said.<br /><br />KiLL is HYDE-ing in JEKYLL. I sure you all know but I thought someone should mention.<br />@TomT<br />I trust you saw my post yesterday. <br />albatross shellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04076278220407657633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-30939695504844448012022-01-20T21:31:36.765-05:002022-01-20T21:31:36.765-05:00@kdburton, upon my request, sent me today's Wo...@kdburton, upon my request, sent me today's Wordle answer and I cry "FOUL!!!!" In a few days when I'm not spoiling it for anyone, I'll tell you why in my case the prompts I was given were unfair. That's why I couldn't get it -- and it wasn't my fault. By Saturday I can reveal the problem on the blog -- right Mods? Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16737377749030219974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-15172448113878699842022-01-20T21:20:36.479-05:002022-01-20T21:20:36.479-05:00OK, no time, liked puzzle, missed Thursday tricker...OK, no time, liked puzzle, missed Thursday trickery, thought Hyde clue was wrong, have never known whether it was HOMES IN or HOnES IN and lacked the curiosity to look it up, wondered if "xxx" is equally rare in tic-tac-toe as OOO, love Michael Caine, saw Fitzcarraldo in 1982 when they showed the reels out of order thus making a dense film even denser, tickled that puzzle started with FITBIT (which I've worn on my waistband every day for 8 years) and ended with STEADS (which, without the final S, is my first word in Wordle), got Wordle in 4 today, loved @egs' Wordle limerick, and got 0 in SB after two days of -4. [Big inhale] That's it -- signing off.Barbara S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/17634754070567731006noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-47475877443005579312022-01-20T21:03:07.432-05:002022-01-20T21:03:07.432-05:00... or The Muppets Christmas Carol... or The Muppets Christmas CarolSFRhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09534568352429256070noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-44649302510180379002022-01-20T20:04:48.349-05:002022-01-20T20:04:48.349-05:00Went easy and finished with the 'you have at l...Went easy and finished with the 'you have at least one square wrong' message. After reviewing intently I gave up and hit the 'Check'. I had BADJOKE for groaner instead of DADJOKE, not reading the clue for ADBIZ and thinking that ABBIZ was just a foreign word I hadn't heard of!<br /><br />First week of Wordle. Learned a rule I didn't realize until today:<br /><br />Wordle 215 3/6<br /><br />⬜🟨⬜⬜⬜<br />🟩🟩⬜⬜🟩<br />🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩<br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-86630554380615187732022-01-20T19:44:14.893-05:002022-01-20T19:44:14.893-05:00Ugh
Mods spiked a post.
No one is saying McDonalds...Ugh<br />Mods spiked a post.<br />No one is saying McDonalds has the best burger. Or that Bud has the best beer.<br />If only the issue at hand were addressed, without subterfuge, sneering or sarcasm…Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-29139458320831428642022-01-20T19:11:45.729-05:002022-01-20T19:11:45.729-05:00Wow... Rex even more complimentary than Jeff, and ...Wow... Rex even more complimentary than Jeff, and most commenters agree...<br />"Lovely?"<br />TPKE ISO ONT OOO!?!<br />ONAN partial (why not [Guy who angered God by spilling his seed upon the ground"])<br />OFALL partial, which does not = "EVER", "OF ALL TIME" = "EVER", "OF ALL" means, well, "of all" ("best of all" = "better than all the others")<br />So many unnecessary ?s ([Present opener?], [Collectible stamp?]... plus 2 of the 4 theme clues)<br />Overall "so what" theme that does not elevate solve in any way, especially since the puz was so easy<br />My verdict: super easy, but very disappointing Thursday (sorry Howard)Matthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17729010569264795947noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-399463455830747832022-01-20T18:26:52.648-05:002022-01-20T18:26:52.648-05:00@Peter P and @Canis Nebula - I agree with both of...@Peter P and @Canis Nebula - I agree with both of you. I translated that clue into “four letter chemical symbol common to crosswords” while thinking the right answer is “just about everything.” Strong “city with a marina” vibe to that clue. Zhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16181544219511150272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-63441226956467523602022-01-20T17:58:40.821-05:002022-01-20T17:58:40.821-05:00Wordle 215 3/6
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🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩Wordle 215 3/6<br /><br />⬜⬜⬜⬜⬜<br />🟩⬜🟨🟨⬜<br />🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩Tim Careyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09018560788600122715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-2823986851527212892022-01-20T17:26:00.281-05:002022-01-20T17:26:00.281-05:00@Canis Nebula - I thought that clue was fine. The ...@Canis Nebula - I thought that clue was fine. The hint was in H20. While lots of things dissolve in water, that gives you the hint that the answer is going to be a chemical formula of some sort. With four letters, the only common one I expect to see in a crossword I could think of is NaCl. That was a "gimme" clue for me.<br /><br /><br />Peter Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05358201722058061544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-37241920132949188532022-01-20T16:23:24.745-05:002022-01-20T16:23:24.745-05:00@Z 408pm Nothing good, I can tell you that! 😉@Z 408pm Nothing good, I can tell you that! 😉Frantic Slothhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02614296873700797321noreply@blogger.com