A tough but fair Saturday crossword, and, coincidentally (since they always solve independently), both Jean and Mike ended up at the same spot, 20A, Pink-headed mushroom in Mario games, TOADETTE. There were at least two portmanteaus in the grid -- 8A, Hybrid fruit akin to an apium, PLUOT; and the aforementioned 30A, Feline hybrids, TIGONS. 

There were many other admirable clues in the grid, such as 42D, Things that might hurt you to the core, SITUPS 😀 ; 33D, Fashion items that might be a bit steep, STILETTOS 😀 😀; and the fabulous 62A, What may go to waste? No! What waste may go to, COMPOSTBIN 😀 😀 😀.

In other news, it's Saturday, which means it's time to announce the JAMCOTWA - Jean And Mike Crossword Of The Week Award. To find out who's the lucky winner, check out today's ad-free, chortle-rich episode.

Show note imagery: The one, the only, TOADETTE!

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