Kelly Richardson makes her New York Times Crossword debut.
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TUESDAY PUZZLE — I really think that you’re going to love today’s crossword puzzle, constructed by Kelly Richardson. On the off-chance that you don’t, Ms. Richardson has done you the favor of including the most diplomatic way of saying so right here in her grid.
Today’s puzzle also continues our recent streak of unusually tough Tuesdays; one misdirection in the top right quadrant is especially dastardly. That said, don’t be intimidated if you’re just beginning your crossword journey! The challenge makes you a better solver. (And don’t make me tap the “It’s OK to look things up” sign.)
Today’s Theme
The more you sit with this theme, the stronger it becomes. I am alluding, of course, to the [blend at the heart of this puzzle] (51A), which stacks three varieties of tea: PEACH (37A), which is [popular in the South]; PEKOE (43A), [a major export of Sri Lanka]; and ASSAM (46A), [named for a region in India]. And they’re in a teacup of black squares!
You may prefer to drink tea over ice, but, as pointed out by a [1959 Marilyn Monroe film] (14A) that doubles as a comment on the drink, SOME LIKE IT HOT.
And, should you take a sip of the maximalist blend at the heart of the puzzle, you may be tempted to utter the final revealer phrase, which, as I mentioned, is also a diplomatic option for sharing crossword opinions: NOT MY CUP OF TEA [51A].
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