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Jean & Mike Do The New York Times Crossword

A short, fun and occasionally not unintentionally educational podcast in which two fans of the New York Times crossword describe their puzzle-solving travails.

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20:02

Thursday, August 14, 2025 - We'll take "Awesome...

Jean & Mike Do The New York Times Crossword ·

2025/08/15

A few Sundays ago we had a puzzle paying homage to Star Trek, and now we've moved on to another iconic show, Jeopardy! While we feel that the editors missed a fabulous opportunity to play the Jeopardy theme in lieu of the usual ditty upon solving the puzzle, we nonetheless had a great time with this crossword, for reasons that we outline in today's episode. Show note imagery: WHATSTHETEA, by Mary Cassat We love feedback! Send us a text... Contact Info: We love listener mail! Drop us a line, c...

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15:02

Wednesday, August 13, 2025 - Hola, OLLAS!

Jean & Mike Do The New York Times Crossword ·

2025/08/14

Just like the answer to 29D, "Too ___" (2024 #1 Hozier hit), this was a SWEET Wednesday crossword, and we're not just saying that because Jared Cappel took the time to introduce us to a magnificent book and movie (17A, Acclaimed 2004 science fiction work by David Mitchell made into a 2012 film, CLOUDATLAS). However, between that, and the appearance of our favorite 18th century Austrian composer (51D, "Surprise symphony" composer, HAYDN) we are compelled to give this a full and enthusiastic 5 ...

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15:43

Tuesday, August 12, 2025 - The planet with the most...

Jean & Mike Do The New York Times Crossword ·

2025/08/13

This was an Erik Agard puzzle, meaning the clues were fabulous; but it was a Tuesday Erik Agard puzzle, which means that the clues were not too difficult. We loved 45D, He or I, but not she, ELEMENT 😀; 6D, Like some R's and oats, ROLLED; and our favorite Australianism, the clue in 44D, "No worries", THATSOK. In honor of Tuesday we have another Triplet Tuesday segment, so have a listen, and see if you can do better than Mike (which we definitely hope you can!). Show note imagery: In days...

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11:50

Monday, August 11, 2025 - At long last we have it:...

Jean & Mike Do The New York Times Crossword ·

2025/08/12

Rebecca Goldstein has won awards for her crosswords, and today's is another fine example of why she has been so afforded. Jean, as is so often the case, made short work of today's puzzle, while Mike took more of a tai-chi-like meander through the grid. We have all the deets inside, so hit that download button post-haste, repeat with the like/subscribe/follow button, and then, of course, enjoy! Show note imagery: A MINIFIG, out for a hike We love feedback! Send us a text... Contact Info: We lo...

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18:14

Sunday, August 10, 2025 - The EYES have it 😀

Jean & Mike Do The New York Times Crossword ·

2025/08/11

This was an elegantly crafted crossword by Adam Wagner and Chandi Deitmer. We were thrilled and delighted to welcome back the rebus, which we have not seen in several Sundays (or so it seems). Jean was able to solve the puzzle quite readily, whereas Mike had to dig (much) deeper to get to the happy music. We have the deets inside, as well as the announcement of our latest JAMCOTWA (Jean And Mike Crossword Of The Week Award™️) winner, so have a listen, and let us know what you think! Show note...

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16:51

Thursday, August 7, 2025 - No DROSS in today's grid...

Jean & Mike Do The New York Times Crossword ·

2025/08/08

This was a splendid crossword by Ben Zimmer. There were no rebuses, but the ingenious theme was a surprise and a delight. We give it a 5 squares on the JAMCR scale, and for the reasons why, have a listen to today's episode. A logistical note: we are going to be taking Friday and Saturday off, due to anticipated connectivity issues. But we will, of course, be doing the crossword, and will be back to talk about our cruciverbial exploits on Sunday. Show note imagery: The Minceta Tower (Dubrovnik...

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13:15

Wednesday, August 6, 2025 - YEET that was a great...

Jean & Mike Do The New York Times Crossword ·

2025/08/07

The appearance of YEET in the grid is always cause for celebration, a reminder that the English language is not set in its ways, but evolving at a rate that would've made Noah Webster exclaim "YEET this language is ... hang on, let me check my dictionary for a good word here ... deucedly difficult to keep up with!". For the record, we enjoyed this crossword for innumerable reasons; but we nonetheless do attempt to enumerate them in today's podcast, so have a listen, and please remember ...

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16:52

Tuesday, August 5, 2025 - India.ARIE, in the grid...

Jean & Mike Do The New York Times Crossword ·

2025/08/06

This was a picture-perfect Tuesday crossword by Gary Larson and Amy Ensz, marking their second collaboration. The theme was suitably surprising, and the rest of the puzzle equally excellent. Besides the crossword itself, we have another installment of our Triplet Tuesday segment, with Jean facing her inquisitor with that Princess Leia-like combination of aplomb and insouciance. Show note imagery: Satchel PAIGE has played, apparently, almost everywhere! Show note URL: The greatest ...

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11:41

Monday, August 4, 2025 - ARIL showers bring ... a...

Jean & Mike Do The New York Times Crossword ·

2025/08/05

This was a satisfyingly crunchy Monday crossword; it took both cohosts, laboring independently as usual, a significantly longer time than usual to complete. They blame it on the AQI, which in NE Wisconsin is currently hovering somewhere between "hey, what happened to the houses across the street?" and "if you must go outside, don't forget your respirator!" levels. Fortunately they had today's crossword -- the third NYTimes publication by Patti Varol -- to provide a welcome distraction. You ca...

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16:34

Sunday, August 3, 2025 - Energize!

Jean & Mike Do The New York Times Crossword ·

2025/08/04

Today's crossword was an homage to the iconic series STARTREK, which has been around since the 1960s and at this rate seems likely to continue to exist until its actual putative time, in the 2260's. While this likely gave an advantage to trekkies, we suspect that most readers will at least be familiar with the major characters -- and if not, that the crosses would come (as they often do) to the rescue. Besides the crossword, we have selected our JAMCOTWA (Jean And Mike Crossword Of The Week A...

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12:39

Saturday, August 2, 2025 - Robert Logan strikes again! 😀

Jean & Mike Do The New York Times Crossword ·

2025/08/03

This was a superlative Saturday crossword, thanks to an ocean of uber-crisp clues, each forming a "mini-mystery" that you had to solve en route to the happy music. Marvel at the handiwork of, for instance, 9D, Mountain range that spans 67º of latitude, ANDES; 6D, Key for getting rid of your work, in brief?, DEL; and 29D, They're all equal in a circle, RADII; The vast majority of the clues were of that ilk, making for a very satisfying puzzle indeed. Show note imagery: Chuck MANGIONE, no...

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13:36

Friday, August 1, 2025 - Happy Spider-Man Day!!

Jean & Mike Do The New York Times Crossword ·

2025/08/02

This was a fantabulous Friday crossword that will have you saying 49D, "Look what I did!", TADA, if you are able to solve it. On the way to that illustrious goal, you might have a hunch as to an answer, in which case your 22D, Intuitive ability in the Marvel Universe, SPIDERSENSE, might start tingling. And if you were both able to solve the puzzle and let your friends know about it, they might give you a hearty 12D, "Well done!", BRAVO. Besides our analysis of the crossword, we have a Fun Fac...

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13:54

Thursday, July 31, 2025 - Behold, the ANTithesis of a...

Jean & Mike Do The New York Times Crossword ·

2025/08/01

Once again, the rebus rules, and indeed in today's crossword may even be said to teem, for it appears a whopping ten times in today's grid, in various amusing and unexpected places that are detailed in today's episode. Really, the whole puzzle is fANTastic! Deets inside. Show note imagery: If you're looking to book a shanty, why not book from Wisconsin's very own Northwood SHANTIES? We love feedback! Send us a text... Contact Info: We love listener mail! Drop us a line, crosswordpodcast@iclou...

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14:17

Wednesday, July 30, 2025 - The name's WANG, Vera WANG 👜

Jean & Mike Do The New York Times Crossword ·

2025/07/31

Today's theme was sweet -- literally! You'll know why within 30 seconds of the start of today's episode, or, if you're in more of a hurry, within 30 milliseconds of glancing at the grid. There were some fine clues in today's puzzle. We doff our hats in recognition of 25D, Land of llamas and Llosa, PERU; 62A, "Really?", HUH; and finally, the wry 39A, Like poker champion Chris Moneymaker's name, APT. Show note imagery: Elphaba and Glinda singing "Defying Gravity", which takes ...

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16:11

Tuesday, July 29, 2025 - Stop us if you've heard this...

Jean & Mike Do The New York Times Crossword ·

2025/07/30

This was an ab fab Tuesday crossword by Peter Gorman, with an admirably serpentine theme, as we explain in today's episode (and, as usual, you can see by checking out the solution at xwordinfo.com). Beyond the theme, there were sone other unexpected answers - our favorite kind! Finally, icing on the cake, we have our fabled Triplet Tuesday™️ segment for your listening pleasure. Enjoy! Show note imagery: All aboard the Glacier Express, a definite must-see if you're in the ALPS. We love f...

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10:18

Monday, July 28, 2025 - 🎵 From C to Shining C 🎶

Jean & Mike Do The New York Times Crossword ·

2025/07/29

Writing the clues for today's crossword must've been quite the chore, but Brian Callahan has done himself proud. It took a bit of cultural archeology to make sense of 64A, Coneheads, e.g., for short, ETS (a reference to SNL characters); it took no effort at all to meander down the wrong path while contemplating 1A, "Catfish" channel: MTV (oh, that sort of catfish); and we still cannot believe that after 82 years, 6A, Contract from a publisher, BOOKDEAL, still turned out to be a debut. H...

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16:31

Sunday, July 27, 2025 - CLOUTCHASING ... yup, it's a...

Jean & Mike Do The New York Times Crossword ·

2025/07/28

This was an astonishingly good Sunday crossword by John Kugelman, thanks to a jaw-dropping display of anagrammatic magic. We've got all the deets inside, so be prepared, to be amazed! Show note imagery: THOMASEDISON, who in 1904 obtained a patent for an electric car, was only about 100 years or so ahead of his time. We love feedback! Send us a text... Contact Info: We love listener mail! Drop us a line, crosswordpodcast@icloud.com. Also, we're on FaceBook, so feel free to drop by there and s...

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13:39

Saturday, July 26, 2025 - To solve this crossword,...

Jean & Mike Do The New York Times Crossword ·

2025/07/27

This was a relatively straightforward Saturday crossword, but the clues included 7 debuts (and 2 that have not been seen in donkey's years): that made for an intriguing grid, and we definitely enjoyed the solve. Of course, based on the Law of Conservation of Crossword Difficulty (which, as we recall, won Margaret Farrar a Nobel prize in Cruciverbalism in 1960), it means that tomorrow's crossword could be nigh well impossible. We'll find out then! Show note imagery: Brooke Ashby, a WVU Mountai...

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21:09

Friday, July 25, 2025 - Ooh, you SLYBOOTS, you!

Jean & Mike Do The New York Times Crossword ·

2025/07/26

This was an excellent debut crossword by Fritz Juhnke: the clues and answers were fascinating, offering plenty of opportunities for AHAMOMENTs. There were several answers that neither cohost had ever even heard of (but have now!), always a good sign when working on an end-of-the-week crossword. Besides the crossword, we have a terrific Fun Fact Friday™️ segment for your edification, so have a listen, and, as always, let us know what you think! Show note imagery: A REGNANT, King Charles III, o...

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19:53

Thursday, July 24, 2025 - Name notwithstanding, OBELI...

Jean & Mike Do The New York Times Crossword ·

2025/07/25

This was a delightfully crunchy crossword by Ginny Too - her third NYTimes crossword in about a year. There were a boatload of novel clues†, which made the solve just that much more satisfying. We have the deets inside, so have a listen, and please tell others about us on social media. Show note imagery: Behold, a MELISMA (multiple notes sung over one syllable) †like 14A, † symbols on manuscripts, OBELI We love feedback! Send us a text... Contact Info: We love listener mail! Drop us a lin...

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