Dan Caprera’s puzzle contains more than you think.
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THURSDAY PUZZLE — If you are here because some of the entries in your puzzle don’t make sense, welcome. I’ll just scoot over, and you can sit next to me. Let’s figure it out together.
I like crosswords that have some sort of visual element, and Dan Caprera’s puzzles tick that box for me. This is his fifth grid in The New York Times, and each one has had some sort of extra layer.
The road to uncovering the special element in today’s puzzle may be difficult, but don’t worry: This too shall pass. And after you find your way, look back and stare at your completed grid for a while. You may want to keep a pen and paper nearby.
There’s more about this puzzle in the theme section. I’ll see you on the other side.
Today’s Theme
I don’t usually begin with the revealer, but for this puzzle I think it will help.
At 44A, the clue reads “With 46-Across, some areas in Clue … or a hint to the first, fourth, twelfth and fifteenth rows of this puzzle.” The combined answer to 44A and 46A is SECRET PASSAGES.
If you have never played Clue or don’t remember the setup, the board includes SECRET PASSAGES that allow a player to move across the board to a room in the opposite corner instead of rolling the dice.
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Source: Elections - nytimes.com
