Priyanka Sethi’s Inkubator crossword, “Themeless #36″—Jenni’s write-up

The Inkubator staff thought this was reasonably difficult and I agree with them. I’m positive my evaluation was influenced by my lack of familiarity with the lady at 1a. My expertise with the NW nook at all times colours my opinion of the puzzle.

Inkubator, October 20, 2022, Priyanka Sethy, “Themeless #36,” resolution grid

Things I observed:

• 1d [Football fake] is JUKE. I had the Okay and entered DEKE, which is outwardly particular to hockey.
• 5d [Like some short texts] is ONE LINE. My child is 22 and her thought of a brief textual content is one letter (normally “k”).
• 28a [Fictional character who partially inspired the show “Survivor”] is CRUSOE, as in Robinson.
• 47d [Reading fundament] is ARSE. Loved the misdirection – it’s concerning the English metropolis, not the exercise.
• 53a [Digital design component] is NAIL POLISH. The digits on our physique, not our screens.

What I didn’t know earlier than I did this puzzle: as I stated above, I had by no means heard of JUNKO TABEI, the primary lady to climb Mount Everest. Wikipedia tells me she was Japanese and was the primary lady to ascend the Seven Summits. And there’s a mountain vary on Pluto named after her.