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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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17:34

Thursday, October 17, 2024 - The INTEL is that this...

Jean & Mike Do The New York Times Crossword ·

2024/10/18

August Lee-Kovach has made a fine Thursday crossword for our edification. The theme would've been an easy sell to editors, since it was all about ... editing! Other fine clues (not mentioned in the podcast) include 2D, What is to be done?, AGENDA (of course!); 5D, What Alexander Graham Bell suggested as the standard telephone-answering greeting, AHOY (awesome!!); and like this crossword, 35D, Absolutely amazing, TODIEFOR.Show note imagery: John NANCE Garner (who, if Time magazine is to be bel...

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9:08

Wednesday, October 16, 2024 - Un excelente crossword!

Jean & Mike Do The New York Times Crossword ·

2024/10/17

The title of today's episode is a very subtle hint to today's theme, a nice bit of work by Hanh Huynh, his third NYTimes crossword in a year. Beyond those clues covered in the podcast, we'd also like to laud 42D, "Alrighty, then. As I was saying ...", ANYHOO, and 58D, The appearance of a butterfly in a home, for some, OMEN (hopefully a good one!). Good stuff all around, this crossword was definitely worth at least 4.5 squares on the JAMCR scale.Show note imagery: Some very hoppy, er, hap...

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21:44

Tuesday, October 15, 2024 - the IDES have it!

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2024/10/16

Today's crossword, a debut by Lindsay Rosenblum, did not feel like a debut at all, more like a major work by a seasoned constructor. Beyond those clues mentioned in the podcast, we'd also like to point out 52D, Medieval tales of daring adventure, GESTS (and no, we would not jest about GESTS 😉); 43D, Bond film between "Skyfall" and "No Time to Die", SPECTRE (spelled the way SPECTRE should be spelled); and the double threat of the same clue for both 54A and 57D, Expectant parent's selection,

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13:59

Monday, October 14, 2024 - A PEACH of a debut crossword

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2024/10/15

Just when you thought it was surely impossible for anyone, anywhere, to come up with a new theme, someone, somewhere, does. And that someone is Dana Edwards, the somewhere is here, today, and the results are delectable. Deets inside, so have a listen, and please tell others about us on social media.Show note imagery: One of just 4 people to have scored a QUADRUPLEDOUBLE, the incredibly talented Nate ThurmondWe love feedback! Send us a text...Contact Info:We love listener mail! Drop ...

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20:12

Sunday, October 13, 2024 - That's SOMME river ya' got...

Jean & Mike Do The New York Times Crossword ·

2024/10/14

We're starting these show notes with a pun (see title, above, if you dare), to get you in the proper state of mind for today's crossword. You'll see what we mean when you tackle said crossword, or check it out (as you always can) at xwordinfo.com: puns here, puns there, puns everywhere. Well, not quite everywhere, but definitely in the themed answers. Deets and amusing banter within, so we invite you to download, listen up, and ... enjoy!Show note imagery: It's the MARC (Maryland Ar...

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18:48

Saturday, October 12, 2024 - GEEWHIZ this was a tough...

Jean & Mike Do The New York Times Crossword ·

2024/10/13

At the NYTimes, the Saturday crosswords are traditionally the toughest of the week, and today's, a debut (!) by Katie Hoody, is certainly in that vein. Although difficult, the clues were awesome, making that wondrous AHA! moment that comes when you solve one just that much sweeter.For example, we had the magnificent 8D, Took in a bad way, POACHED (woah!); 56D, Lead follower: Abbr, DET (definitely a Saturday level clue); and the subtle 48A, Good point, PRO. Those are just a few of the many, ma...

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20:34

Friday, October 11, 2024 - Be nice, lest you end up...

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2024/10/12

There was a lot of sparkle in today's crossword - the 10th for the NYTimes by Billy Bratton. We were impressed by the inclusion of 22A, Online provocateur, in slang, EDGELORD (it felt like a debut, and it was); 13D, Prepares for a bomb, GOESDEEP (brilliant!); and we especially appreciated the clue in 23D, Lugubrious, GLUM. In related news, we have a delicious Fun Fact Friday segment, so check it out, and then let us know what you think: crosswordpodcast@icloud.comShow note imagery: BOCK...

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15:02

Thursday, October 10, 2024 - Welcome to ECHO ECHO...

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2024/10/11

A nice bit of cruciverbial magic by Grant Boroughs, his third NYTimes publication. There were many excellent clues lurking about in the grid, including 8D, Confidently struts, SASHAYS (just a day after SWAGGERS swaggered its way into a puzzle); 57A, Ungulate feature, HOOF (we just like the opportunity to say/think/write the word Ungulate); 13D, Legislative collectives, BODIES (of course ... in retrospect!); and possibly our favorite, 46D, Stee-RIKE three follower, YEROUT.Show note imagery: A ...

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16:59

Wednesday, October 9, 2024 - Tis eerily easy to...

Jean & Mike Do The New York Times Crossword ·

2024/10/10

Today's crossword was brilliant, and that's not just because of the cracklingly good theme that Jeffrey Lease has penned, but it certainly is a major reason why. We found the top-left particularly crunchy (i.e., tough), but eventually all the grid yielded its secrets, including 16A, Dwarf planet with the largest mass, ERIS (not, as Mike was convinced for about 45 minutes, and Jean for 30-45 seconds, EROS😍)Show note imagery: The AEGEAN, definitely worth a visitWe love feedback! Send us a

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17:36

Tuesday, October 8, 2024 - A crossword with a lot of...

Jean & Mike Do The New York Times Crossword ·

2024/10/09

This crossword - the second for the NYTimes by Justin Werfel - was everything that you would expect of a Tuesday NYTimes crossword - fun, educational, and, as befitting its position in the week, not too difficult. It did have its moments, however: 51D, End of a sonnet, often, SESTET; 46D, "Little Shop of Horrors" lyricist Howard, ASHMAN; and 52A, Name of Athena's shield, AEGIS, were particularly notable.It is Tuesday, time for Triplet Tuesday, and in today's episode Jean shows what she'...

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20:18

Sunday, October 6, 2024 - An A+ of a crossword!

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2024/10/07

Today's crossword has a terrific theme, but the supporting cast of clues was also impressive, with gems all over the grid. For instance, 9D, Good "Wheel of Fortune" buy for TOO COOL FOR SCHOOL, ANO (absolutely brilliant!); 51D, "No playing" signs, RESTS (very nice); 87D, Thick plank of a ship, WALE (ok, now we know).Can there be any doubt that this is worth a full 5 squares on the JAMCR scale? No, there cannot be. Bravo, John Kugelman, and we eagerly await your next NYTimes masterpiece.Show n...

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19:48

Saturday, October 5, 2024 - A MONSTRO of a Saturday...

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2024/10/06

This was one of our favorite Saturday crosswords this year - tough but fair, with cheery clues to educate and delight. We've covered most of them in today's podcast, but even the ones that were left on the cutting-room floor were good: 35D, Chest bump?, PEC, and 48D, Whirl, so to speak, TRY. For all these reasons this opus, by Natan Last, has won a highly sought after JAMCOTWA -- Jean And Mike Crossword Of The Week Award.Show note imagery: MARSEILLE, the oldest city in FranceWe love feedback!...

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20:27

Friday, October, 4, 2024 - Bilbo Baggins, one of the...

Jean & Mike Do The New York Times Crossword ·

2024/10/05

An elegant Friday crossword by Zhouqin Burnikel, her 80th for the NYTimes(!). Jean hit a few snags in the bottom right, whereas Mike spun his wheels in the central and upper right regions, before finally getting traction. A fun time was (eventually) had by all, and we have the deets inside, as well as a fine Fun Fact Friday segment (if we do say so ourselves, ... which we do!)Show note imagery: POORI, Indian fried bread (finally, an Indian bread that is neither NAAN nor ROTI), and a debut ans...

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18:41

Thursday, October 3, 2024 - Live long and prosper!

Jean & Mike Do The New York Times Crossword ·

2024/10/04

This is a fine debut crossword by Rena Cohen, with an aptly large number of debut entries to accompany a clever but initially cryptic theme. It involved a rebus, but evolved into the rather important question of where should that rebus go? We have the deets inside, so we cordially invite you to check out today's episode.As a reminder, as you are listening to today's podcast, it always helps to have a completed version of the crossword close at hand so you can follow the conversation. If you h...

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15:37

Wednesday, October 2, 2024 - We're not teasing,...

Jean & Mike Do The New York Times Crossword ·

2024/10/03

A perfect midweek crossword by Luke K. Schreiber that has echos of yesterday's puzzle. You will recall (or if not, check out our podcast), that yesterday we had a slew of cryptids that couldn't quite be seen clearly. Today we have 13 animals that are, essentially, in hiding; and that entertaining similarity is due, no doubt, to the NYTimes Crossword editor (and person who we hope can be buttered up enough to show up for an interview with us), Joel Fagliano.Show note imagery: A TEASELWe love f...

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24:52

Tuesday, October 1, 2024 - HOORAH, a Kevin Curry and...

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2024/10/02

Kevin Curry and Jeff Chen have teamed up to create a fun Tuesday crossword, based on an ingenious attempt to merge myth and mystery. We won't say any more about it here (as October is No Spoiler Month), but we have plenty to say about it in today's podcast, so do have a listen.Beyond our dissection of today's puzzle, we are also delighted to announce the winners of our latest Triplet Tuesday Contest, and ... it was a tie! Congrats to our winners, as well as all who participated: you'll get an...

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11:38

Monday, September 30, 2024 - All good months must...

Jean & Mike Do The New York Times Crossword ·

2024/10/01

Today's crossword, by Alexander Liebeskind, does what all good Monday crosswords should do: offer entertaining clues and not crush the spirit of crossword solvers just getting their feet wet. Our favorite entry? 39D, Loud and unhappy sports fans, in slang, BOOBIRDS, although we were also quite taken by 6D, Empire whose capital city was Tenochtitlán: AZTEC. Show note imagery: Tenochtitlán, in all its ancient gloryWe love feedback! Send us a text...Contact Info:We love listener mail! Drop ...

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22:15

Sunday, September 29, 2024 - Joe Deeney rides, er,...

Jean & Mike Do The New York Times Crossword ·

2024/09/30

Joe Deeney has gotten accolades for writing terrific crosswords, and today's puzzle, we are pleased to report, continues the streak. The theme is ingenious, there are lots of gems everywhere you look in the grid, all-in-all a nice bit of work. Deets inside, as well as a return of our "Oh, That's How You Pronounce It" segment, -- which, astonishingly, may provoke the need for another OTHYPI in the near future!Show note imagery: A CATCAFE!We love feedback! Send us a text...Contact Info:We love ...

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22:35

Saturday, September 27, 2024 - Tarnation this was a...

Jean & Mike Do The New York Times Crossword ·

2024/09/29

You know when a grid has words like HORCHATA and AORTAE lurking inside that the puzzle is going to be tough, and that is most definitely the case today, in this epic Saturday crossword by Margaret Seikel, her 9th for the NYTimes, and her first Saturday entry. Jean got through it much faster than Mike, but both were able to persevere and had a grand time, as today's podcast makes abundantly clear.It's Saturday, and we've picked our JAMCOTWA (Jean And Mike Crossword Of The Week Award), which th...

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17:52

Friday, September 27, 2024 - A LYRICAL Friday crossword

Jean & Mike Do The New York Times Crossword ·

2024/09/28

Today's crossword, Jake Bunch's second for the NYTimes, and his second Friday, was splendid: even though Friday crosswords are typically themeless, this did have a meta-theme, really, really intriguing clues. Beyond those mentioned in the podcast, we had 59A, Composer for whom Poland's largest airport is named, CHOPIN; 26D, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, etc.: Abbr, STS (oh, of course!); and an answer that only shows up rarely in the grid, but we are happy whenever it deigns to drop by, 11D, Simply delectabl...

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