Brendan Quigley’s New York Times crossword—Amy’s recap
NY Times crossword answer, 12 30 22, no. 1230
Seldom does a crossword really amuse me, however 38a. [Secretly pass gas?] for SIPHON? *sluggish clap* Then there’s additionally the previous ACPT callback of 43d. [Objects thrown out hotel windows, in a rock ‘n’ roll cliché], TV SETS. (If you recognize, you recognize.)
Fave fill: Marc CHAGALL (didn’t know “Spoonful of Milk”), LOOK THE OTHER WAY, “THAT’S FOR SURE,” SCROOGE, W.H. AUDEN, ELTON JOHN, KHARTOUM with its Arabic translation, “elephant trunk,” THE CLOSER, and “TO BE FAIR,” which is a enjoyable phrase should you’ve watched the Canadian comedy Letterkenny. (Relevant clip right here.)
Less eager on bits like ONE BASE, A OR B, and crosswordese AGA, TYES, MOUES.
3.8 stars from me. Thanks for the grins, Brendan!
