Christina Iverson & Tom Pepper’s New York Times crossword—Amy’s write-up

NY Times crossword resolution, 12 17 22, no. 1217

Okay, this can be a solidly Saturdayish fixing time for me, however nonetheless simpler than yesterday’s KAC puzzle.

I’m personally dismayed by 16d. [Cold shower?], THERMOMETER (it’s a tool that exhibits you the way chilly it’s), solely as a result of subsequent week Chicago is getting a dreaded polar vortex and the temps will drop 30 levels in at some point and flirt with subzero temps the subsequent day. I’m not prepared! We ought to at the least have frequent AURORAL sightings if we’re going to have polar climate, truthfully. (Ah, AURORAL, not often used phrase type you gotta bear in mind for Spelling Bee if you wish to make Queen Bee.)

Fave fill: DADBOD, TED TALKS, ABOVE THE FRAY, “YOU’RE ON FIRE!”, and FAN THEORIES.

Least acquainted: 53a. [Detail-oriented sort], I DOTTER. I’ve heard of individuals dotting the i’s and crossing their t’s, however I DOTTER? Nope.

Four extra issues:

• 17a. [It makes scents!], AIR FRESHENER. Hate it! I’m allergic to fragrances, so I detest chemical air fresheners. (A bit important oil in vodka makes for a pleasant, mild room spray, although.)
• 56a. [Honorific that translates to “born before”], SENSEI. Cool factor to study!
• 3d. [Comment to someone enjoying a hot streak], YOU’RE ON FIRE. I completely learn this as “enjoying a hot steak” for whereas.
• 29d. [Big actors], HAMS / 37a. [Act big?], EMOTE after which … 40a. [Something that may be cut and then cured] actually wished to be one thing within the ham/prosciutto household somewhat than the broader MEAT!

3.4 stars from me. Didn’t love all of the fill, however appreciated the nice grid circulate and a few enjoyable clues.