Brad Wiegmann’s puzzle theme is hard to pronounce.
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THURSDAY PUZZLE — Constructors and puzzle editors are very good at writing tricky clues that misdirect solvers, but what do they do when they want you to pay attention to something specific in a puzzle?
Today’s grid, constructed by Brad Wiegmann, offers a good example. I’ll talk more about that in the theme section.
Today’s Theme
Constructors and editors have multiple ways to direct our attention to a special clue. Some clues include asterisks, some are capitalized and some are bolded. When you see a clue that fits one of those categories, assume that something tricky is up.
Mr. Wiegmann’s theme consists of five phrases that are clued in unusual ways. How is an entry like EMMY AWARDS an answer to [MEDALS]? The last time I checked, Emmys were statuettes.
But the puzzle makers wouldn’t just leave you hanging. There will always be a path to the correct answer. Try pronouncing the first two letters of each theme clue separately.
M + E = Emmy
Now look at the second word in the answer, AWARDS. [MEDALS] are types of AWARDS.
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