I just wish the crossword creators would do more puzzles that rely on synonyms, antonyms, and clever sayings - also, answers that rely on common knowledge from education rather than pop culture. I hate having to try to find the names of authors, actors, obscure poets, etc. My enjoyment comes from seeing how much of the puzzle I can get without googling anything. The Saturday puzzles come closest to being the ones I like.
As to your comment on clue 94D...I can say we never wore those outfits in gym in the 50's! I can't imagine what year they wore those...never heard of gymslips. We wore gym shorts and coordinating shirts! LOL
I believe 29A Hrs. in the Big Apple refers to Eastern Standard Time vice French word.
ReplyDeleteBrian,
ReplyDeleteYou are right. I just tried to make the crossword fun.
Tell Laura I love her is the lyrics to an old rock and roll song.
ReplyDeletein yesterdays puzzle dropping down.down was like goosedown
ReplyDeleteBeebo & Anonymous @ 11:44am,
ReplyDeleteI've moved both of your comments to today (March 14's Shack Up puzzle entry).
gingiva is the tissue in ones mouth that surrounds teeth.
ReplyDeleteI just wish the crossword creators would do more puzzles that rely on synonyms, antonyms, and clever sayings - also, answers that rely on common knowledge from education rather than pop culture. I hate having to try to find the names of authors, actors, obscure poets, etc.
ReplyDeleteMy enjoyment comes from seeing how much of the puzzle I can get without googling anything. The Saturday puzzles come closest to being the ones I like.
Anonymous @5:33pm,
ReplyDeleteI like Saturday's open grid structure, but I am very intimidated by the themeless style.
As to your comment on clue 94D...I can say we never wore those outfits in gym in the 50's! I can't imagine what year they wore those...never heard of gymslips. We wore gym shorts and coordinating shirts! LOL
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