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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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12:25

Friday, January 31, 2025 - Hasta la vista, January

Jean & Mike Do The New York Times Crossword ·

2025/02/01

This is the last NYTimes crossword of the month, and we're going out on a high note, thanks to Adrian Johnson, who has crafted such an awesome crossword that if we had to pick the best clue we'd be sorely tempted to respond with "all of them". To hear why, check out today's podcast, where we go over some of our favorites. We also have a spot of equally awesome listener mail, so check that out as well. Show note imagery: a SMARTPILL, and the 3rd most likely cause for screaming at a doctor's of...

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17:14

Wednesday, January 29, 2025 - No BADEGGS in this...

Jean & Mike Do The New York Times Crossword ·

2025/01/30

This was a tricky Wednesday, thanks mainly to its clever theme (created by Sophia Maymudes, adroitly edited by Will Shortz). We have nothing but good things to say about it, although we are now on tenterhooks wondering what Thursday will bring.Just a reminder that our show notes always include a link to the wonderful website xwordinfo.com, where you can find a completed version of the day's crossword (i.e., a massive spoiler, but also massively useful), look up clues and answers, etc. If you'...

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15:58

Tuesday, January 28, 2025 - ALL RISE! because, um,...

Jean & Mike Do The New York Times Crossword ·

2025/01/29

This was an intriguing Tuesday crossword by Dan Margolis -- his 5th in the NYTimes. The theme was delicious (literally), and indeed the grid was rife with food for thought, including 3D, Cookie with its name on it, OREO; 52D, _______ ghanouj, BABA; and 58D, _______ slaw, COLE. Yum!Also, today being Tuesday, we have another Triplet Tuesday™ segment, and this time Mike's in the hotseat. To find out how he did, all you need to do is (gently) hit subscribe / download / play.Show note imagery: Chi...

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14:55

Monday, January 27, 2025 - TAPAS and SWISSROLLs and...

Jean & Mike Do The New York Times Crossword ·

2025/01/28

This was a clever Monday crossword from a clever constructor, Alexander Liebeskind, who seems to excel at Mondays. Both cohosts found today's puzzle a bit crunchier (tougher) than usual, but the entertainment value was higher than usual, so it's a wash. Deets inside, including a fascinating attempt to decode SMH that was, TBH, waaaaay off. Show note imagery: a SWISSROLL -- the Little Debbie editionWe love feedback! Send us a text...Contact Info:We love listener mail! Drop us a line, cros...

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30:57

Sunday, January 26, 2025 - Hop on the re-bus 🙄

Jean & Mike Do The New York Times Crossword ·

2025/01/27

Today's crossword was a rarity -- its themed clues had pictures 🖼️ that had to be interpreted 🧐, as they were part of a rebus. By "rebus", we don't mean the "multiple letters scrunched in one square" variety, encountered frequently on Thursdays. Rather, we mean the more traditional definition: a puzzle in which pictures and typography are used to sound out an answer.This made for a challenging. but entertaining Sunday: as always, deets within!Show note imagery: Some TAICHI practitionersWe

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18:44

Saturday, January 25, 2025 - Begone, you ARMRESTHOG,...

Jean & Mike Do The New York Times Crossword ·

2025/01/26

Today's crossword, by Michael Lieberman, was a bear (not the growly kind, obviously, but one of the tougher-leaning Saturday NYTimes crosswords). It was an excellent mental workout, and the cluing really was deviously delicious, just the way we like it! For those of you just starting to solve NYTimes crosswords, just a reminder that the Saturday NYTimes puzzle is traditionally the most difficult crossword of the week, with difficulty ranging from "yikes" to "you have got to be kidding!". So i...

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20:33

January 24, 2025 - We'd like to AMEND our definition...

Jean & Mike Do The New York Times Crossword ·

2025/01/25

This was a fine Friday crossword, and not just because the FLINTSTONES were in the grid ❤️. Jean tore through it, Mike spent an inordinate amount of time sorting out the difference between AMEND and EMEND. But both eventually got it solved, and had oodles of fun doing so, as you can tell from today's episode.In addition to the crossword, we are honoring the arrival of Friday with another Fun Fact Friday™ segment, this time, honoring the most famous "modern stone-age family" ever, aka the FLIN...

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21:00

Thursday, January 23, 2025 - Another epic from Natan...

Jean & Mike Do The New York Times Crossword ·

2025/01/24

It is always a treat to see Natan Last and the JASA Crossword Class in the marquee, because ... well, just take a look at today's crossword to see why: a theme guaranteed to put a smile on your face, and great cluing everywhere. For instance, 37D, Geologic formation from glacial melting, ICECAVE (OK, that's a thing); 28D, Canadian province where "Anne of Green Gables" is set: Abbr., PEI (one of our favorite provinces!); and a word that we long to work into casual conversation, 24D, Vulpine, S...

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13:22

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 - Egad, this grid's got...

Jean & Mike Do The New York Times Crossword ·

2025/01/23

Today's crossword was looking sharp -- and not just because ARMANI was in the grid (but it helped). We liked the daunting open-endedness of 48A, "_____ intended!", NOPUN; appreciated the BROW knitting induced by 24A, Move slightly, BUDGE; and just the opportunity to say 7D, Italian anise-flavored liqueur, SAMBUCA. A great debut crossword by Landon Horton, in our estimation it deserves to peg the JAMCR meter with a full 5 squares.Finally, we've got listener mail! So, for those of you wondering...

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18:21

Tuesday, January 21, 2025 - A crossword that's firing...

Jean & Mike Do The New York Times Crossword ·

2025/01/22

This was a terrific Tuesday crossword by Dan Caprera, his 6th in the NYTimes. The clues were fun, fresh, and the theme was a wry one. Besides the clues covered in today's podcast, we'd like to give a shout out to 52A, ___ Jordan, a.k.a. the Green Lantern, HAL (we're just suckers for superheroes); 43A, Figure painted by Warhol, MAO (Will's definitely got a thing for this picture, this week); and 19D, Sit non-ergonomically, SLOUCH (oh, brilliant!).Show note imagery: A Rummikub TILE (and more --...

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12:39

Monday, January 20, 2025 - When AI's on the blink,...

Jean & Mike Do The New York Times Crossword ·

2025/01/21

Today's crossword was a debut for Katie Byl (pronounced "bill") and most definitely not a debut for Jeff Chen (pronounced "chen" 😀). Together they have crafted a perfect Monday puzzle, and only one of our cohosts found this to be slightly more daunting than usual for a Monday, for reasons entirely of his own making. Jean's favorite clue in today's crossword? 35D, Hair knots with a French name, CHIGNONS (a debut). Mike was partial (of course) to 61A, "Biscuit" for cookie or "chips" for fries,

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24:50

Sunday, January 19, 2025 - All rise, Strega NONA is...

Jean & Mike Do The New York Times Crossword ·

2025/01/20

For those of you who like mathematics and puns, Emily Sharp and Kunal Nabar have got your number, with this fine debut (for Emily) and debut-follow-up (for Kunal) crossword. The grid had a lot of great clues, including 117A, Social workspaces for some remote workers, CAFES (cute!); 109A, Like some parking and poetry, METERED (an echo of last Thursday's puzzle!); and 61D, One of the "holy trinity" ingredients in Indian cuisine, GINGER (yum!). We approve, and that's why we've given this puzzle ...

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16:47

Saturday, January 18, 2025 - Three stacks of three...

Jean & Mike Do The New York Times Crossword ·

2025/01/19

Today's crossword was remarkably daunting. The grid consisted of three stacks of three answers, each stack spanning the width of the crossword. Constructing this must've been a bear, but Scott McMahon pulled it off. [He also managed to work most of his last name into the grid, in 2D, Capital and second-largest city of Minorca, MAHON, a very nice touch.] Both cohosts found today's crossword to be a straightforward solve -- no verbal abysses here -- but just a real joy, and we eagerly await Sco...

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22:20

Friday, January 17, 2025 - Look out, on the port...

Jean & Mike Do The New York Times Crossword ·

2025/01/18

This was Willa Angel Chen Miller's second Friday crossword, and like the first one, this was a beaut! Jean found it easy going, Mike ... found it ... and then found his footing (eventually). The clues were sharp (54A, Bit of a subway station wall, TILE), enlightening (39A, First capital of Alaska, SITKA); and amusing (42D, Quarter back?, EAGLE 😀). A nice bit of work, 5 squares on the JAMCR scale.In other news, we have some listener mail and a fascinating fact for Fun Fact Friday -- hint: it

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20:18

Thursday, January 16, 2025 - Oh, the irony, ATOM,...

Jean & Mike Do The New York Times Crossword ·

2025/01/17

Rebecca Goldstein is a great crossword constructor. Adam Wagner is no slouch himself. Put them together and you get ... well, this crossword, a crafty puzzler with some delicious clung. We have all the deets inside, a few (possibly even useful 😀) tips for new listeners, and some awesome listener mail. Enjoy!Show note imagery: A slab of grenadilla, a black wood found in Africa, and why, when asked, "what, do you think OBOES grow on trees?", you could legitimately answer, kinda, sorta.We love

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19:57

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 - It's Higgins, Sir!

Jean & Mike Do The New York Times Crossword ·

2025/01/16

Today's crossword is by Parker Higgins, and it was a joy. We had a lot of fun -- some might argue too much, but not us! -- digging through the grid, as you'll discover when you check out today's episode.Show note imagery: A LUTE (left) and a LYRE (right)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 strike up a conversation!

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17:09

Tuesday, January 14, 2025 - Today's crossword?...

Jean & Mike Do The New York Times Crossword ·

2025/01/15

This was a very entertaining Tuesday crossword by Lance Enfinger, with some thought-provoking clues such as 40A, News of an alien landing, probably, HOAX (probably??); 51A, Response in a game of Battleship, HIT (inspired clue for a ho-hum -- no offense, HIT-fans -- word); 57D, Hamm of soccer fame, MIA. Besides the crossword, we have a tantalizing Triplet Tuesday™ segment, so for all that and more, check out today's episode.Show note imagery: A SITSKI!We love feedback! Send us a text...

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15:53

Monday, January 13, 2025 - Didst thou enjoyth said...

Jean & Mike Do The New York Times Crossword ·

2025/01/14

We start off the work week with a fine debut crossword by Adam Levav -- congrats, Adam!! We particularly enjoyed this puzzle because the theme involved our favorite ENGLISH variant, MIDDLEENGLISH. Even though this was a Monday, there were a few debut answers -- 47A, Feel relief from anxiety, BREATHEEASY; 24A, High school or college seniors, usually, FOURTHYEARS; and 11D, Hangout events for two guy friends, BRODATES. We cover these, and much, much more, in today's episode.Show note imagery: Th...

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21:23

Sunday, January 12, 2025 - Not puns are knot allowed...

Jean & Mike Do The New York Times Crossword ·

2025/01/13

Today's crossword was by Jeffrey Martinovic, a mechanical engineering student at Western University in London, Ontario (go JW! -- yes, that's the name of their mascot, no word on whether they were trying to economize on signage when they chose it). And if Jeffrey is able to do mechanical engineering half as well as he constructs crosswords, then he's probably got a great position waiting for him upon graduation, because this is one fabulous puzzle. We have proof, inside, so have a listen, and...

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23:33

Saturday, January 11, 2025 - Ryan McCarty dials it up...

Jean & Mike Do The New York Times Crossword ·

2025/01/12

Today's crossword was a Saturday crossword, and that means tough; it was also by Ryan McCarty, which means, tough bordering on impossible. But not unfair; the clues were deliciously difficult, but -- with practice, patience, a good memory, experience, and a little bit of luck -- doable. And it's for that reason that today's crossword is the winner of our JAMCOTWA!! (Jean And Mike Crossword Of The Week Award). Kudos, Ryan!Show note imagery: OCEANIAWe love feedback! Send us a text...Contact Inf...

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