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Wednesday, August 13, 2025 - Hola, OLLAS!

Just like the answer to 29D, "Too ___" (2024 #1 Hozier hit), this was a SWEET Wednesday crossword, and we're not just saying that because Jared Cappel took the time to in...

August 13, 2025 • Season 13 • Episode 88 • 15:02

Tuesday, August 12, 2025 - The planet with the most moons? Give us a ring, we'll tell you 🙄

This was an Erik Agard puzzle, meaning the clues were fabulous; but it was a Tuesday Erik Agard puzzle, which means that the clues were not too difficult. We loved 45D, H...

August 12, 2025 • Season 13 • Episode 87 • 15:43

Monday, August 11, 2025 - At long last we have it: OREOS, the origin story!!

Rebecca Goldstein has won awards for her crosswords, and today's is another fine example of why she has been so afforded. Jean, as is so often the case, made short work of today's...

August 11, 2025 • Season 13 • Episode 86 • 11:50

Sunday, August 10, 2025 - The EYES have it 😀

This was an elegantly crafted crossword by Adam Wagner and Chandi Deitmer. We were thrilled and delighted to welcome back the rebus, which we have not seen in several Sundays (or ...

August 10, 2025 • Season 13 • Episode 85 • 18:14

Thursday, August 7, 2025 - No DROSS in today's grid ... er, other than DROSS 🙄

This was a splendid crossword by Ben Zimmer. There were no rebuses, but the ingenious theme was a surprise and a delight. We give it a 5 squares on the JAMCR scale, and for the rea...

August 07, 2025 • Season 13 • Episode 84 • 16:51

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Re: [Two-point play in American football] : SAFETY What Jean described is a two point conversion (aka point after touchdown.) Both are worth two points, but a SAFETY is scored by the defensive team when they tackle an offensive ball carrier in his own end zone; Gregory Ross

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