tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7869983234842507044.post3142958999252130206..comments2024-03-29T07:26:22.640-04:00Comments on Horace and Frances discuss the New York Times Crossword Puzzle: Thursday, January 23, 2020, Barbara LinHorace Fawleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04676932991883111336noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7869983234842507044.post-32757316807884859532020-01-24T07:24:24.549-05:002020-01-24T07:24:24.549-05:0018:27
I, too, was most impressed with FREEVERSAILL...18:27<br />I, too, was most impressed with FREEVERSAILLES, for the reason mentioned by Horace, and it's well-known that I'm not a fan of foreign language clues. Also, yes, the ALGEBRA clue was excellent, if not straightforward, and I enjoy both Bill Nye and Pee-wee Herman. I had the most difficulty in the NW, but once OCULAR fell (I was thinking of an eye problem, misinterpreting the word "concerning" as meaning something about which to be worried) it filled right in. I've recently read about some glamping YURT experiences. They look nice, but why not just stay in a nice hotel and hike the area? I don't know; I guess I'd give it a try sometime.Huygenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14539030936919012404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7869983234842507044.post-63645958557742333182020-01-23T17:53:31.873-05:002020-01-23T17:53:31.873-05:007:12
I think GIMMEASINAI is meant to bring to mind...7:12<br />I think GIMMEASINAI is meant to bring to mind a diplomat negotiating a treaty in the Mideast, saying "I'll sign, but only if you throw in the Sinai peninsula," which would be looking for a challenge. It's a stretch. Maybe that's where the EMIRATE comes in.Colum Amoryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15026647589873845732noreply@blogger.com