Jean & Mike Do The New York Times Crossword

Someone -- to be precise, Miranda Kany, the constructor of today's delicious crossword -- has embedded an entire (very tasty) recipe into today's grid. So, don't try this on an empty stomach, and if you do follow the recipe, send us a pic!

We had listener mail today, in which our correspondent recommended the "Fifty Nifty United States" song. The YouTube version is a hoot, so check it -- as well as today's episode, of course! -- out.

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A very pleasing Tuesday crossword, with a theme that was an echo / homage to Monday's HUMANNATURE -- surely not a coincidence, with the crossword force-of-nature Will Shortz in charge. Today's puzzle included a few spicier clues - 17A, Best competitive stuff, AGAME (cute); the combo 28D, That one and that one, in Spanish, ESOS, paired with 65A, That one and that one, THOSE (now that's artisanship). Definitely a 5 squares on the JAMCR scale, and for all the deets, please download, listen up, enjoy and ... let us know what you think!

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This is Lynn Lempel's 100th crossword in the New York Times, and if you ever needed proof that practice makes perfect, just check out her latest -- fun clues, a cute theme, everything you want in a Monday crossword.

Just to let everyone know, we are gearing up to have -- gasp! -- another Triplet Tuesday Contest in about a week, so be sure and listen to tomorrow's TTC so you'll be all practiced up.

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A fine Sunday crossword by John-Clark Levin - the clues are uniformly delightful, and over a grid the size of a Sunday (21x21, in case you hadn't measured lately), that's saying a lot. And we have a lot to say about this crossword,  so go ahead and subscribe / download / listen and enjoy!

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Another tough crossword for one of our co-hosts, for whom KACHINA dolls were a revelation. As part of his cunning plan to keep mementos of especially challenging clues close at hand, he hopes to soon add a KACHINA doll to his lovely SANLUISOBISPO t-shirt and KATANA sword collection. 

Since it is Saturday, we have once again identified our JAMCOTWA (Jean And Mike Crossword Of The Week Award) winner (deets inside), and we have some fascinating LARB-related listener mail. Enjoy!

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An epically challenging Friday crossword, with delightfully devious and deceptive clues that have to be seen to be believed -- or if not seen, at least heard, and for that we've got you covered! Get the blow-by-blow as your cohosts (solving independently as always) bash away at today's puzzle.

It's also Friday, which means time for our weekly segment, Fun Fact Friday™️, and today's fun fact is really hot (but not LARB-hot). 

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Malaika Handa has created a terrific puzzle, and congrats are in order because this is her debut NYTimes crossword!! There were many gems in the grid, such as 23A, Child-oriented non-profit group, PTA; 3D, Hopping spots?, LILYPADS (😀); and  the cheeriest of the lot, 31D, Jaunty greeting, HIHO -- just reading that word brings a smile to our lips.

Definitely a 5 squares on the JAMCR scale, we hope to see many more crosswords from Malaika very soon!

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Today's crossword absolutely pegged the pun meter, and it also earned 5 squares on the JAMCR scale. A coincidence? We think not, and neither will you (probably) once you've heard today's episode.

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Anytime Dr. Seuss wanders into the grid you know you're in for a good time, and today's constructor, Gia Bosko, delivers and then some! Definitely worth a full 5 squares on the JAMCR scale, and for the SKINNY on precisely why, download today's episode,

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A very droll Monday theme, involving bears, 3/4 of whom your co-hosts were familiar with, the 4th being a revelation. Jean cruised through this crossword like a boss, Mike meandered through it like he was on a SLOOP - except he'd have phrased it SHOOP, a fine example of why his pace was not quite as frenetic as his co-host's. All the deets are inside, as well as listener mail, so have a listen, and let us know what you think!

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