Jean & Mike Do The New York Times Crossword

Monday, September 1, 2026 — Javan Rhino, Nine O'Clock High ... Sipping a Latte??

MP Season 17 Episode 52

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This was a relatively rare event, a double debut for Paul Hudes and Margot Kohn. Kudos to both for an excellent job. The theme sparkled, and clues like 

  • 53A, Like Javan rhinos, RARE; 
  • 29A, Risky bets, FLIERS; and 
  • a reference to Mike's favorite beverage, 22D, Locale of Coca-Cola's headquarters: Abbr., ATL 

kept us thoroughly engaged.

After analyzing the crossword, there is a Triplet Tuesday segment in honor of, well, Tuesday — and Jean makes short work of it.

Show note imagery: A Javan rhino, one of, if not the, rarest large mammals on Earth, with just over 70 known to exist.

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