tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post3679366090426743789..comments2024-03-28T04:22:09.431-04:00Comments on Rex Parker Does the NYT Crossword Puzzle: 1982 Stevie Wonder title query / THU 11-2-17 / Istanbul commander / SHIELD's enemy in Marvel comics / Pizza maker John Schnatter's nickname / Trounces slangily / Interstellar sitcom star / Where Mumtaz Mahal is entombedRex Parkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16145707733877505087noreply@blogger.comBlogger147125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-51034216541994143482017-12-18T15:25:41.448-05:002017-12-18T15:25:41.448-05:00I loved the puzzle, but agree that any puzzle is l...I loved the puzzle, but agree that any puzzle is less entertaining if I have to think of Trump. Loved it being pointed out that the clue crossed with "snipe" and "panics."Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-62332955483999997102017-12-15T14:03:04.258-05:002017-12-15T14:03:04.258-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.thefogmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01870509029973778266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-3113396592454708482017-12-14T22:09:49.991-05:002017-12-14T22:09:49.991-05:00That was a terrific puzzle. The five boroughs! One...That was a terrific puzzle. The five boroughs! One day I would love to run the New York City Marathon. One day...thefogmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01870509029973778266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-30010599228153699432017-12-14T15:38:57.806-05:002017-12-14T15:38:57.806-05:00No w/os, so probably not too tough. Didn’t pay muc...No w/os, so probably not too tough. Didn’t pay much attention to the circles to see the BOROUGHs until nearly finished. I too mighta considered “hook ‘em”, but it was nearly filled in by the time I got to the clue.<br /><br />No more Hemingway for PAPA? Not *fresh* enough?<br /><br />Wonder if in jest Elliot’s pals ever called him Loch NESS?<br /><br />I’ll eat one of your hats if Magda Gabor shows up tomorrow or Sat. Here’s to Green Acres yeah baby EVA. The Kardashians of their day; history repeats.<br /><br />Decent enough for the day. IMOUT. ROCKON!<br />rondonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-63371608313160779892017-12-14T12:21:52.207-05:002017-12-14T12:21:52.207-05:00I too had my days reversed. This one had an unprom...I too had my days reversed. This one had an unpromising start with the EAP (extremely awkward partial) at 1-down: ISUP. Heck, I also eat breakfast and lunch. The fill, alas, did not improve much, despite four fine nines. These, together with a very dense theme*, put too much of a strain on the small fry.<br /><br />The SE was unnecessarily difficult. Why, with all the Normas and Charlottes out there, do we get Issa RAE? Who is that?!? And of course, Mr. Waiting and I had the same thought: I wanted hOoKem [horns!] for 47-down. Didn't every Texan and TONS of non-Texans like me? What has ROCKON to do with those extended fingers?<br /><br />The dead theme giveaway was CHEER; only one kind shows contempt. I immediately went to all the circled boxes and filled them in, and a glance at the gridspanner made that obvious too. No, any of the toughness was unraveling the short fill, a largely thankless task. I know the constructors had to be hamstrung with all that theme space, and they did come up with two non-theme 9-couplets worthy of praise, so I'm inclined to upgrade they bogey-level short fill to a par.<br /><br />DOD will be EVA, but if you DONTMIND, I'll substitute Ms. Longoria for the Gabor sister. Just sayin'. spacecraftnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-86397400507163693652017-12-14T10:23:46.530-05:002017-12-14T10:23:46.530-05:00AONE FERRY
DOIDO CHEERs, ORE SPIT and shout,
when...AONE FERRY<br /><br />DOIDO CHEERs, ORE SPIT and shout,<br />when ARIEL PANICS if nobody LASER?<br />No, I AVER that I’MGAY and I’MOUT,<br />and IDON’TMIND if PAPA OBEYs her.<br /><br />--- OLAF ADKINS<br />Burma Shavenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-30428259773155514162017-12-07T18:19:42.612-05:002017-12-07T18:19:42.612-05:00Even though its labelled as 1102 in my syndipaper ...Even though its labelled as 1102 in my syndipaper too, today's challenging Bruce Haight puzzle actually was mainlined on Nov. 9th. Waxy in Montrealhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04395751487137805245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-22340101376892267422017-12-07T14:06:21.889-05:002017-12-07T14:06:21.889-05:00We had the Haight puzzle in the Ventura County Sta...We had the Haight puzzle in the Ventura County Star which is part of the USA Today Network. I guess we’ll see if this is a new trend tomorrow. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-67800077742578838952017-12-07T13:27:53.277-05:002017-12-07T13:27:53.277-05:00Well, I got the Bruce Haight puzzle which, except ...Well, I got the Bruce Haight puzzle which, except for a couple answers, was pretty nifty. Took me awhile to get the theme, but that was a triumphant moment.<br /><br />I won't go into details for fear of spoiling it for others, but that was a theme I don't think I've seen before. Anyway, I liked it.<br /><br />Did all syndies get the Haight puzzle?rainforestnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-67393164916890516472017-12-07T13:17:54.837-05:002017-12-07T13:17:54.837-05:00On Bill Butler's Crossword blog, the marathon ...On Bill Butler's Crossword blog, the marathon puzzle appears, but a Syndie commenter from Dallas notes that he, too, had the Bruce Haight puzzle.<br /><br />Curious troubles in Syndieland this week!<br /><br />Lady DiDiana, LIWnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-16139813823086047792017-12-07T13:00:16.939-05:002017-12-07T13:00:16.939-05:00@Anon 8:19 piqued my curiosity, so I went to the o...@Anon 8:19 piqued my curiosity, so I went to the online version of today's Spokesman Review (Spokane, WA) and there it was, a Bruce Haight offering. Definitely not the Sagal/Selinker puzzle. Wonder if that's where the other Synders are???<br /><br />Lady DiDiana, LIWnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-28300143800212520772017-12-07T12:33:27.903-05:002017-12-07T12:33:27.903-05:00On our daily walk I asked Mr. W what the pinkie/in...On our daily walk I asked Mr. W what the pinkie/index finger sign was - he guessed Longhorn. <br /><br />Speaking of walks, I have WALKED Bloomsday 15 times, but could not even consider a marathon. Have been in NYC's Central Park when the finishers were coming in - so impressive. Didn't realize they hit all the BOROUGHs, including Manhattan twice. Apparently they start at the Verrazano Narrows Bridge, just inside Staten Island.<br /><br />My grandparents used to take me to the Finnish Lutheran Church in Brooklyn. The building is still there on 44th Avenue - when I went, services were occasional, depending on a traveling minister. So the services lasted all day, and were half/half English/Finnish. I remember taking the FERRY from Staten Island, watching the pigeons strut around the deck, and looking at the Statue of Liberty, near where my grandparents landed on Ellis Island when they came back to America in the 1920's. Good memories - thank you, puzzle. And thanks to the constructor for chiming in.<br /><br />So I thought the puzzle was grand - first answer in was, aptly, radio. WWDTM is one of my fav shows. TONS of fun. Saw the show live in Chicago once. What you hear on the air is cut from several hours of taped CHEER. <br /><br />Diana, Lady-in-Waiting for the STOCKY cow to MOO Diana, LIWnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-24704252345845556262017-12-07T08:19:56.759-05:002017-12-07T08:19:56.759-05:00I do the puzzle in the newspaper so I know it is p...I do the puzzle in the newspaper so I know it is published six weeks later, but the 11/2 NYTC that appears in my Pittsburgh Post Gazette is not the one you all solved on that day. Any insight on what might have happened?<br /><br />Also except for the Sunday crossword the Post Gazette never includes any reference to a theme nor the constructor so I don't know when the puzzle I'm working on was originally released but it sure as hell isn't 11/2.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-91347469382416342422017-12-06T13:18:21.486-05:002017-12-06T13:18:21.486-05:00@Spacey - took the deLorean one day ahead to ask y...@Spacey - took the deLorean one day ahead to ask you how yo access the blog? You're having trouble finding the right day when the Syndie button is out-of-order. It's a pretty easy fix if you access the blog on its website (on line on your computer). I'll give you some deLorean tips.<br /><br />BTW - your posts are all appearing - it just takes a while.<br /><br />Lady DiDiana, LIWnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-83540543766365563052017-11-04T13:01:02.382-04:002017-11-04T13:01:02.382-04:00As someone who lives there, most Queens is definit...As someone who lives there, most Queens is definitely north of Brooklyn.. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-9028997706100079282017-11-03T00:56:48.060-04:002017-11-03T00:56:48.060-04:00Fun puzzle. OPIUMS isn’t a word, so that was annoy...Fun puzzle. OPIUMS isn’t a word, so that was annoying. Loved MOO. thought using Schnatter was topical and smart (as he was just in the news for his completely gonzo statement re: the NFL protestors). a.cornhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03235810940721348751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-21011655113043421412017-11-02T23:33:39.492-04:002017-11-02T23:33:39.492-04:00Exactly, I knew someone who worked there.Exactly, I knew someone who worked there.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-23256420461147598342017-11-02T23:08:06.590-04:002017-11-02T23:08:06.590-04:00@BarbieBarbie - oh, THANK you. and me with 'Br... @BarbieBarbie - oh, THANK you. and me with 'Brit' DNA too. But then I don't own a cookbook, even an American one. I'm sure to remember 'KNOB' for a while though. I'll store it right next to the 'DOLLOP'. <br />@Susie Q - It does 'make a picture' that 'KNOB', and thanks. <br /><br />I often see mention that folks 'learn something' and that is certainly true for me. Even when the lesson begins with pure annoyance and disbelief. Joy2uhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07237432840534795855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-22040941658452609302017-11-02T22:13:11.434-04:002017-11-02T22:13:11.434-04:00Knob is for places, esp. England, that sell butter...Knob is for places, esp. England, that sell butter in forms other than sticks.<br />I love it because it is so descriptive.<br />It has nothing to do with being a newbie.Suzie Qnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-72170346362874897542017-11-02T21:45:17.642-04:002017-11-02T21:45:17.642-04:00A super clever puzzle, and I grasped the theme qui...A super clever puzzle, and I grasped the theme quite early. I got my best Thursday time ever (see my blog for time if anyone cares)! I had similar trouble with Trace *ATKINS and ROCK ON (which went through many iterations). Rex and I are similar.Chancehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00226145896576592193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-60398431667352240702017-11-02T21:40:56.104-04:002017-11-02T21:40:56.104-04:00@Joy, hoo-Rae!
A knob of butter is sometimes foun...@Joy, hoo-Rae! <br />A knob of butter is sometimes found in cooking instructions, the same way a pinch of salt is. Maybe mostly older ones? Or British.BarbieBarbienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-66594809609969197992017-11-02T20:39:48.599-04:002017-11-02T20:39:48.599-04:00Ok .. I am not new to puzzle solving, but it has n...Ok .. I am not new to puzzle solving, but it has never been my main obsession, and although I do enjoy doing the NYT ones, I would never try to 'race' through them. I tend to start my day with them but if they're not done within that first hour, then I go on about my day and pick it up until I either finish it or give it up. I am NOT emotionally attached to the process and hope that I never will be. <br />I enjoy (somewhat) reading this blog and am impressed by the deep dedication demonstrated by some. I suspect this question is 'old news' or something completely acceptable to those who are in the 'know' but I am thoroughly flummoxed by:<br />32D Pinch : salt :: ___ : butter <br />I arrived at KNOB through the crosses but still am puzzled enough to ask if someone (anyone) would care to 'splain this to a 'newbie'.<br /><br />Just one more small comment - I happen to have something in common with Issa; I am also a 'Rae' so right there you have two 'RAES' <br /><br />Respectfully, Joy (Rae)Joy2uhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07237432840534795855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-18991797483358129352017-11-02T20:29:52.320-04:002017-11-02T20:29:52.320-04:00I found this puzzle delightful and timely. I’m sur...I found this puzzle delightful and timely. I’m surprised RP didn’t as well. I thought the clueing was excellent. Even for the drab fill. I hope Peter Sagal makes more puzzles Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04832892018786705195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-11002133584236099292017-11-02T20:27:20.662-04:002017-11-02T20:27:20.662-04:00@Tita -- Cool! Thank you!
I think I've got ...@Tita -- <i>Cool! <b>Thank you!</b></i> <br /><br />I think I've got it!Joe Dipintohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07922691457886440325noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-56604781092757856152017-11-02T20:05:24.057-04:002017-11-02T20:05:24.057-04:00You know, I was wrong. PHC featured detective Guy ...You know, I was wrong. PHC featured detective Guy Noir and also the Cafe Boeuf. But not the Cafe Noir.old timernoreply@blogger.com