Taylor Johnson and Rafael Musa are veteran constructors who are collaborating on a New York Times Crossword for the first time.
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FRIDAY PUZZLE — I have collaborated on the construction of a crossword puzzle only once, and it was a fantastic experience. But, like all group projects, there was a certain amount of give-and-take. This exchange of ideas can be hard sometimes because there will always be disagreements: An entry you love may be nixed by your collaborator, or a clue that the other person loves may strike you as a bit off.
That’s why I always love to hear about constructing teams that are on the same wavelength. Today we are solving Taylor Johnson and Rafael Musa’s first New York Times Crossword collaboration, a lively puzzle with 10-letter stacks that I really enjoyed. A brief commentary on a particular entry follows, after the spoiler alert.
Spoiler Alert!
How can you not love a puzzle grid that has a fabulous entry like ARE YOU KIDDING ME plunging through its center?
Tricky Clues
14A. The clue [Takeoff announcement?] may make you think about buckling your seatbelt on an airplane, but the answer, I HAVE TO RUN, is simply about leaving.
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