Greg Snitkin and Glenn Davis open our solving weekend with a spirited themeless puzzle.
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FRIDAY PUZZLE — This is Greg Snitkin’s third crossword in The New York Times, and Glenn Davis’s debut.
Mr. Snitkin and Mr. Davis offer a puzzle packed with lively entries that gave me a real run for my money. Their long, stacked entries are all fairly crunchy, especially at 1A, which is also a debut.
One thing that solvers may notice is a dupe in the grid. I won’t mention which entries duplicate a word, but if you are just joining us, that is usually a no-no in construction. I asked the puzzle editors about it, and they said that it was a duplicate, but that the two phrases were compelling enough to leave them as is in the grid.
Tricky Clues
15A. This is a good example of how a crossword clue is not a definition. Someone can be [Solitary] without being ANTISOCIAL, but being ANTISOCIAL means that the person prefers to be alone. Remember, this is a Friday puzzle, where most of the clues are not straightforward.
17A. Adding the cultural suffix “-core” suggests a vibe or a trend. Crosswordcore, which I just made up, means that someone enjoys black and white squares in their wardrobe and décor. The [Trend that involves pink accessories and décor] is BARBIECORE.
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