This was a fine end-of-work-week crossword by Rafael Musa, his 19th for the NYTimes and his 9th Friday, so he certainly knows this day well! Though seemingly not hugely difficult, it was a good warmup for Saturday, with fun late-week clues, such as 24D, 4 is a good one, in brief, APSCORE (🧐); 51D, Like some orders, TALL (😀); and 38D, Mythical land of untold riches, ELDORADO (👑)

In addition to the crossword, we have a great bit of listener mail / Fun Fact Friday segment for your enjoyment and edification, so prepare to become joyful and edified 😀 

Show note imagery: Possibly the Louvre of topiary, done for the love of topiary 😀 

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