tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post5823172574881713317..comments2024-03-29T09:48:31.305-04:00Comments on Rex Parker Does the NYT Crossword Puzzle: Shield decorated with head of Gorgon / SAT 1-23-16 / Wife in John Le Carre's Constant Gardener / British port from which John Cabot sailed to New World in 1497 / Player of green alien in guardians of galaxy blue alien in Avatar / City called old pueblo / French city once held by William Conqueror / Real life New York hospital sometimes seen on Law & Order SVU / Stark half brother of Jon Snow / Mythological subject for Leonardo Correggio RubensRex Parkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16145707733877505087noreply@blogger.comBlogger72125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-18401784876709141762016-02-27T19:05:51.175-05:002016-02-27T19:05:51.175-05:00My paper wasn't delivered until this afternoon...My paper wasn't delivered until this afternoon, so, late.<br /><br />Medium for me, and nicely put together, although I didn't have quite the love as @Rex for is--more like a lot of like.<br /><br />For 16 A, I had Group forever, because the clue said that the rightmost column was an e.g., and that column is indeed an example of a Group on the Periodic table. Eventually, after the rest of the puzzle was done, I had to succumb and put in GASES, even though it is the one and only column of the PT that contains only gases, so it's not an example.<br /><br />Aside from that nit, which made that NE section a bear, the rest was smooth and sparkly, and even though I didn't know ZOE's last name, and have never watched G of T, I finished. <br /><br />@Loren Muse Smith - you seem to be getting sloppy in your usage. Mostly I agree with some relaxation, but a gerund always requires the possessive. It just does. Sounds vaguely inarticulate otherwise. I hope you aren't annoyed at my pointing this out.rain forestnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-33130855172077614102016-02-27T18:48:35.958-05:002016-02-27T18:48:35.958-05:00Ha!
@Cathy - when I saw your post yesterday I imm...Ha!<br /><br />@Cathy - when I saw your post yesterday I immediately thought "we all have our own wheelhouse days." Yours was yesterday, mine today. DNF But still enjoyed it. Y'all know why.<br /><br />We all have days when we say "easy!" and Rex complains of crunch and a fight. Then when you can't get those final four or five holes, Rex says "a 2-year old banana could do this!" Today, I bow to the banana.<br /><br />Diana, not a banana (or a robot)Diana,LIWnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-49766024442844689252016-02-27T17:27:31.302-05:002016-02-27T17:27:31.302-05:00The old standard song "It Was Just One Of Tho...The old standard song "It Was Just One Of Those Things" has a line that goes "a trip to the moon on gossamer wings" which is how a senior citizen like myself is familiar with the word gossamer.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-69740372225822483752016-02-27T16:34:21.377-05:002016-02-27T16:34:21.377-05:00After my disastrous attempt yesterday, I was deter...After my disastrous attempt yesterday, I was determined to finish today. Voila!<br /><br />EARACHES (canal problems) flew right in and it was KINDA SORTA bam bam bam. (I had to google ZOE SALDANA and BELLEVUE).<br /><br />Fun Saturday. Cathynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-86608157469588980112016-02-27T15:34:26.611-05:002016-02-27T15:34:26.611-05:00Got in trouble quickly at the NW corner start. AEG...Got in trouble quickly at the NW corner start. AEGIS didn't come and AHBLISS, when it did come, seemed corny and stilted.<br /><br />The South that betrayed me, or I it. MRFANTASTIC was an unknown pop-comic name, and NICEIDEA seemed much too low-key for the "Oh, that's brilliant!" clue.<br /><br />So, needless to say, but I'm KINDASORTA obliged to say it, DNF.<br /><br />leftcoastTAMnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-34523494138516799422016-02-27T13:45:55.425-05:002016-02-27T13:45:55.425-05:00KINDASORTA exactly what @spacey said, and said so ...KINDASORTA exactly what @spacey said, and said so well. Two write-overs nET not GET and SpraT for SMELT. What was I thinkin’ there? I’ve been to the shores of Lake Superior to HAULIN SMELT in NETs. What a hoot! Old fishing joke – Sven and Ole had some bad luck at Lake Superior. They picked up two gals and one SMELT.<br /><br />Saw the first SHREK movie on a flight from Vienna to New York. I’ve been shirking my SHREK ever since.<br /><br />As @spacey mentioned, ZOESALDANA is the yeah baby today. Even when they’ve got her all painted up. It would be a NICEIDEA to dress her in GOSSAMER. Talk about a BELLE VUE. AHBLISS.<br /><br />If you drive in NASCAR you’d better not LOSEATURN.<br /><br />Seemed like a lot of space taken up by those stacks-o-black which OBTRUDE along the edges, but NOSIREE, this was a really good puz.<br />rondonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-22302655344569850882016-02-27T12:12:22.049-05:002016-02-27T12:12:22.049-05:00HAULIN TENNERS, AHBLISS
TESSA KINDASORTA had a NI...HAULIN TENNERS, AHBLISS<br /><br />TESSA KINDASORTA had a NICEIDEA to TRY<br />on MRFANTASTIC, RAY, or FORE some other guy.<br />She’d REVEAL her TALENT and BEARER bottom,<br />then ROBB the LAD, ERECT’S how she got him.<br /><br />---FAMOUSAMOS BARKER<br />Burma Shavenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-58587100447324699492016-02-27T11:16:35.625-05:002016-02-27T11:16:35.625-05:00@NCA President: Your "lose a spin" point...@NCA President: Your "lose a spin" point is valid; still, the actual writing on the wedge is "LOSE A TURN." Ergo no quarrel here. Anyway, "turn" = "spin," n'est ce pas?<br /><br />My spin around this grid was punctuated with a surprising number of gimmes for a Saturday. Exotic yeah-baby ZOESALDANA hopped in, giving me SITZ and SARDINECAN. Just as helpful were REAGANOMICS (the ultimate gimme; what else could it possibly be?) and the aforementioned LOSEATURN. A few of the entries were KINDASORTA iffy; AHBLISS and NICEIDEA get across the sentiment in the clue, but I wouldn't say they're "in the language" as familiar sayings. This is the KINDA stuff that they sometimes put up for the final solve on "Wheel of Fortune." A "phrase," or a "thing," that leaves you wondering, "Who SAYS that?" These are easily enough inferable from crosses, and serve to take today's puzzle out of the flat-out "Easy" category into "easy-medium."<br /><br />Despite 47-across, KAC will be EKING out a good grade from this corner. While I won't gush a la OFL, I'll just say "NICEIDEA." I'd like to buy a vowel: A-.spacecraftnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-70651887067674468402016-01-26T22:54:48.084-05:002016-01-26T22:54:48.084-05:00As a Game of Thrones fan, I must point out that th...As a Game of Thrones fan, I must point out that there is widespread belief that Jon Snow is not half brother to the Stark kids, but from a different line. So not a very good clue. I don't do spoilers, but you can Google "Jon Stark's mother" if you wish. Davenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-64944833472696899482016-01-25T14:47:08.297-05:002016-01-25T14:47:08.297-05:00Oscar the ____
Winnie the _____
Vasco de _____
To...Oscar the ____<br />Winnie the _____<br />Vasco de _____<br /><br />Too weak for a Sat, IMHO.<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-13476704225740942132016-01-23T19:35:01.326-05:002016-01-23T19:35:01.326-05:00Just Googled it. "Signee" seems to be a ...Just Googled it. "Signee" seems to be a synonym for "signer."Dolgohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06881395438982320077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-54383965283676170482016-01-23T19:31:35.189-05:002016-01-23T19:31:35.189-05:00Yeah, that bothered me, too!Yeah, that bothered me, too!Dolgohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06881395438982320077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-79983944560551507432016-01-23T17:24:48.025-05:002016-01-23T17:24:48.025-05:00It takes an educated PALLET to appreciate the BELL...It takes an educated PALLET to appreciate the BELLE VUE obtained from atop a SARDINE CAN. Mr Kameron has that vision.<br /><br />Surprisingly, it seems some MYNAHS that don't talk learn how to SIGN; anyway, that MYNAH'S SIGN was a real Plus, but the Rite kind of KNELLING could take a BRIS TOL. O yes.<br /><br />Wondered whether Dr Pepper's peccadillo had any effect on MR FANTA'S TIC<br /><br />Had SIGNEr (of course) and 'cliENT' before TALENT; also wanted exTRUDE, probably on account of the plastics extrusions gone haywire scene in Jacques Tati's "Mon Oncle", seen decades ago, but still a lurking delight in memory.<br /><br />If nothing else, this was a puzzle to make your neurons sit up and fire off salvos. Had a 21-gun salute going for most of this one. ENCASE you didn't already know, this is the kind of TALENT that keeps a body coming back for s'more.<br /><br />Just don't take any SITZ baths in the EARACHES Canal.<br /><br />TENNERS, anyone?<br />Leapfingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14243620614139990887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-40547203763188099562016-01-23T17:23:49.328-05:002016-01-23T17:23:49.328-05:00Rex:
Unsolicited advice from an avid baker (and d...Rex:<br /><br />Unsolicited advice from an avid baker (and devoted crossword solver and reader of your blog): the absolute best book on baking bread is Chad Robertson's Tartine Bread. Great photos, great recipes, great instruction...you will be turning out beautiful bread in no time...<br /><br />Please post pics! <br /><br />Thanks for your blog!victorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15423374813287264851noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-4875076962882774762016-01-23T17:20:38.674-05:002016-01-23T17:20:38.674-05:00Time is precious. This is my third attempt to comm...Time is precious. This is my third attempt to comment. This may just be technical difficulties. Most people found this easier than I did judging by their reactions. It was a great solve with just the right amount of effort. I really appreciated the low three letter count.puzzle hoardernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-90695237274824044852016-01-23T17:14:31.710-05:002016-01-23T17:14:31.710-05:00AHBLISS, nice puzzle and beautiful soft snow, nei...AHBLISS, nice puzzle and beautiful soft snow, neither too soggy nor too icy. Perfect texture for sledding or cross country skiing. Might go out and make some snow angels smack in the middle of Broadway. My niece writes for Marvel so she will be proud of my acing the Marvel clues today. <br /><br />Loved SARDINE CAN which made me hungry for SARDINEs on crackers right now but I'm pretty sure the stores are closed. The restaurant in our building, however, isn't. They don't even have to go outside to deliver to our door, just take a short cut though the laundry room. Aketihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07059835429995060000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-12829033068326466532016-01-23T16:54:29.383-05:002016-01-23T16:54:29.383-05:00@Chuck McGregor - If you had LETA you had an error...@Chuck McGregor - If you had LETA you had an error.Always check your gridnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-87583869946151215892016-01-23T16:05:13.342-05:002016-01-23T16:05:13.342-05:00Well, it may have been too few minutes for regular...Well, it may have been too few minutes for regular Saturday solvers, but for me, it was a perfect snow day activity that I was excited to finish in under an hour with a little resort to the check feature, but no googling, while watching a mediocre action movie. lrwladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07593584582526402996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-10286973336311133172016-01-23T15:53:27.387-05:002016-01-23T15:53:27.387-05:00I really liked this one. But much quicker than the...I really liked this one. But much quicker than the typical Saturday for me.Marthahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13476764800575421739noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-90615480959119359982016-01-23T15:50:11.874-05:002016-01-23T15:50:11.874-05:00Pitch as a tent.Pitch as a tent.UMGBluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13759593642911642969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-60166868483590651192016-01-23T15:43:18.815-05:002016-01-23T15:43:18.815-05:00@Nancy, don't do it, not when your tired&s...@Nancy, don't do it, not when your tired&schnockered comments come out so fun!<br /><br />@dick swart, when I was in college, 'Oh joy oh rapture unforeseen' was a favourite sarcastic catchphrase in our group for quite some time. That's the kind of blase pipsquawken nerds we were.<br /><br />btw, a third nephew is following two older sibs to Williams.<br /><br />@Gillyfleur, loved your perineum. What more can I say??<br /><br />lfAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-72315542239148845872016-01-23T15:11:03.606-05:002016-01-23T15:11:03.606-05:00I enjoyed the puzzle but it was way too easy for a...I enjoyed the puzzle but it was way too easy for a Saturday. Given that the weather outside is frightful, I was hoping for something that would keep me amused for several hours, not several minutes.bswein99https://www.blogger.com/profile/17695650849084225055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-19439962520522075142016-01-23T13:56:29.423-05:002016-01-23T13:56:29.423-05:00Marvelous puzzle!
Even though I finished, on pape...Marvelous puzzle!<br /><br />Even though I finished, on paper, with 34 A as REMI (no excuse) and 38 A as RONB (hey, never have seen Game of Thrones, and any show with dragons is likely to have unusual names!). INTRUDE/OBTRUDE . . . Who's going to notice when the outside world is disappearing under the snow?<br /><br />Hand up for SIGNER >> SIGNEE.<br /><br />Thanks, @Tita.Bob Kerfufflehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02615811802419025933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-27685982878181037292016-01-23T13:23:52.481-05:002016-01-23T13:23:52.481-05:00A great Saturday morning:
Oh joy, oh rapture unfo...A great Saturday morning:<br /><br />Oh joy, oh rapture unforeseen,<br />The clouded sky is now serene,<br />The god of day — the orb of love,<br />Has hung his ensign high above,<br />The sky is all ablaze.<br /><br />Pinafore, but not 'oh bliss'.<br /><br />"Oh bliss, bliss and heaven... Oh, it was gorgeousness and gorgeousity made flesh... Alex in A Clockwork Orange.<br /><br />Bob Newhart ... NASA interview. Other ways to get to the moon - Gossamer wings ... didn't work, just one of those things.dick swarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15674856192774908651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-78296893343226085602016-01-23T13:17:11.600-05:002016-01-23T13:17:11.600-05:00Super fast for a Saturday. Makes third day in a ro...Super fast for a Saturday. Makes third day in a row that the puzzles felt a day late.TonySaratogahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12376937457486757599noreply@blogger.com