tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7869983234842507044.post5885655568912649001..comments2024-03-29T03:05:05.578-04:00Comments on Horace and Frances discuss the New York Times Crossword Puzzle: Monday, August 24, 2020, David Alfred BywatersHorace Fawleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04676932991883111336noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7869983234842507044.post-60308668490928375672020-08-25T19:39:40.760-04:002020-08-25T19:39:40.760-04:00Nice!Nice!Horace Fawleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04676932991883111336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7869983234842507044.post-83463252640745243762020-08-25T18:27:44.841-04:002020-08-25T18:27:44.841-04:004:01
Did anyone notice the self-reference at 67D: ...4:01<br />Did anyone notice the self-reference at 67D: Smidgen (DAB)?Colum Amoryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15026647589873845732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7869983234842507044.post-83699304646669895022020-08-25T17:34:47.450-04:002020-08-25T17:34:47.450-04:00Sounds like a theme idea: NAVYBEAN, SPLITPEA, GREE...Sounds like a theme idea: NAVYBEAN, SPLITPEA, GREENLENTIL, DALMAKHANI (if we aren't insisting it be vegan), etc.Jim Kingdonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01857308320156877253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7869983234842507044.post-87740833183983349232020-08-25T15:35:25.966-04:002020-08-25T15:35:25.966-04:007:32
I think that Mr. Kingdon should explore vario...7:32<br />I think that Mr. Kingdon should explore various legumes as soup protein. We here at the YBH don't take a meat, so that's all that we use. I make soups quite often, exspecially during the cooler months, and there are just so many tasty and satisfying possibilities with all of the great options out there. I quite enjoyed the theme and puzzle, also, especially since COSMOS is part of it, but then it's absolutely everything. TRUE dat.Huygenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14539030936919012404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7869983234842507044.post-88830620306433807142020-08-25T08:01:17.413-04:002020-08-25T08:01:17.413-04:00You know, I have to write a second comment, becaus...You know, I have to write a second comment, because last night I actually thought about this crossword puzzle again, and that does not happen often. The theme is so clever! <br /><br />Today, I went back to read the constructor's notes on xwordinfo, partly because I did not recognize the name and wondered if it was a debut. Well, it wasn't, but the notes are hilarious. I'll be watching for more from Mr. Bywaters in the future!Horace Fawleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04676932991883111336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7869983234842507044.post-9783798232650459122020-08-24T20:33:49.219-04:002020-08-24T20:33:49.219-04:004:20
I had a hard time with that one, too, Jim, b...4:20<br /><br />I had a hard time with that one, too, Jim, but I think you're right. The "ex" status is probably imminent, thanks to the "suspiciously preoccupied" in the clue. <br /><br />Also, I first saw the word REUNE in a crossword, and I've never seen it outside of one. I haven't warmed up to that one. Somehow, it's not as charming as etui, for example.Horace Fawleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04676932991883111336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7869983234842507044.post-29665216054713319962020-08-24T20:20:10.136-04:002020-08-24T20:20:10.136-04:00I really wanted "split pea" for the legu...I really wanted "split pea" for the legume but I reluctantly said IGUESSNOT and later got enough crosses to remind myself there are other legumes known for their role in soup.<br /><br />Not sure I'm buying EXPENDING (I'm supposed to parse it as "about to be an ex?" Is that it?) But I'll forgive that because EXPOSES and EXCOMMUNICATION are quite fine, and the other two themers are good as well.Jim Kingdonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01857308320156877253noreply@blogger.com