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Good-bye
Published: Tuesday October 11th 8AM
Link: http://latcrossword.blogspot.com/2011/10/good-bye.html
Description: T H E L A S T D A YOctober 11, 2011Good-ByeFolks, there really isn't an easy way to do this so I'm just going to come right out and say it. I have decided to give up this blog. It's something I've been thinking about for quite a while now. When I decided to go ahead and make the announcement, I considered waiting until the end of the month, or the end of the year, or the next ACPT but you know what It's not going to get any easier the longer I put it off.I can't tell you how much I've enjoyed sh... read more »
10.10 Mon
Published: Monday October 10th 8AM
Link: http://latcrossword.blogspot.com/2011/10/1010-mon.html
Description: M O N D A YOctober 10, 2011Jeff ChenTheme: Emotional Athletes Familiar phrases that start with a color are defined in relation to sports teams.Theme answers:17A: Terrified Detroit baseball player WHITE TIGER .33A: Embarrassed Carolina football player PINK PANTHER .39A: Depressed Miami football player BLUE DOLPHIN .58A: Jealous San Francisco baseball player GREEN GIANT .This here is a pretty fancy Monday, wouldn't you say Simple, clever theme, straightforward cluing, some crosswordese to help you... read more »
10.09 Sun Calendar
Published: Sunday October 9th 9AM
Link: http://latcrossword.blogspot.com/2011/10/1009-sun-calendar.html
Description: S U N D A YOctober 9, 2011Merl Reagle Note: This is the puzzle that appears in the Sunday L.A. Times newspaper. If you don't get the paper, you can find the puzzle here. Scroll down to see today's syndicated puzzle. Theme: "Surprise Endings" Each theme answer is a movie title with it's last letter changed to a different letter.Theme answers:17A: Song about Astaire's arrival BORN FRED . free 22A: Steve Martin in his early days THE SINGING NUT . nun 28A: What forensic shows take a close ... read more »
10.09 Sun
Published: Sunday October 9th 8AM
Link: http://latcrossword.blogspot.com/2011/10/1009-sun.html
Description: S U N D A YOctober 9, 2011John Lampkin Note: This is the syndicated L.A. Times puzzle. It does not appear in the actual newspaper, but is available for free at cruciverb.com. Theme:"Seas the Day" Nautical wordplay.Theme Entries:24A: Course for sailors ANCHOR MANAGEMENT .40A: Measures to ensure restful sleep on-board BERTH CONTROL .64A: The Red Baron, belowdecks ACE IN THE HULL .72A: Results of eating French fries at the ship's wheel SLIPPERY HELM .97A: Irrational weeping over a broken ... read more »
10.08 Sat
Published: Saturday October 8th 9AM
Link: http://latcrossword.blogspot.com/2011/10/1008-sat.html
Description: S A T U R D A YOctober 8, 2011Brad WilberTheme: NoneSorry I'm late. Also sorry this will be short. I've got something weird going on with my eye and need to go to the doctor. I'm sure it's not life-threatening otherwise I wouldn't be here , but it just looks like something I need to get checked out. And it's not really my eye so much as it's some swelling under my eye, which probably isn't related to my actual eyeball at all, so really, not a huge deal. But I'm gonna stop talking about it now so... read more »
10.07 Fri
Published: Friday October 7th 7AM
Link: http://latcrossword.blogspot.com/2011/10/1007-fri.html
Description: F R I D A YOctober 7, 2011Pete MullerTheme: G FORCE The letters CE are replaced by the letter G in familiar phrases i.e., you need to substitute "G" FOR "CE" Theme answers:20A: Boast la Donald Trump BRAG FOR IMPACT .26A: "Our overly fussy friend has a point" THE PRIG IS RIGHT .43A: Joplin piece about modern weaponry NUCLEAR ARMS RAG .50A: Delay from an 18th-century English ruler QUEEN ANNE'S LAG .64A: It's zero in free-fall and, put another way, a hint to how the fo... read more »
10.06 Thu
Published: Thursday October 6th 8AM
Link: http://latcrossword.blogspot.com/2011/10/1006-thu.html
Description: T H U R S D A YOctober 6, 2011Peter A. CollinsTheme:Surprise Elements Elements hidden inside of theme answers.Theme Entries:18A: Health enhancer, so it's said APPLE A DAY .20A: It "is no problem. You just have to live long enough": Groucho Marx GETTING OLDER .51A: "A Moon for the Misbegotten" playwright EUGENE O'NEILL .56A: Longshoremen's aids CARGO NETS .37A: Unexpected twist and a hint to what's hidden inside 18-, 20-, 51-, and 56-Across SURPRISE ELEMENT . Hey, puzzle fans.... read more »
10.05 Wed
Published: Wednesday October 5th 8AM
Link: http://latcrossword.blogspot.com/2011/10/1005-wed.html
Description: W E D N E S D A YOctober 5, 2011Clive ProbertTheme: I'm tryin' to sleep here Theme answers are noises that might make it difficult to sleep.Theme answers:17A: Honk ... honk ... honk ... AUTOMOBILE ALARM .27A: Woof ... woof ... woof ... BARKING DOGS .42A: Drip ... drip ... drip ... LEAKY FAUCET .54A: What you'll get as a result of 17-, 27- or 42-Across Not GOOD NIGHT'S SLEEP .Cute theme idea. I have definitely been deprived of a GOOD NIGHT'S SLEEP by all of these things at one time or another. I'... read more »
10.04 Tue
Published: Tuesday October 4th 8AM
Link: http://latcrossword.blogspot.com/2011/10/1004-tue.html
Description: T U E S D A YOctober 4, 2011Ed SessaTheme: Kinky sex oh wait, no . The last word of each theme answer is a type of prop used by Harry Houdini.Theme answers:20A: Understand how things are done KNOW THE ROPES .36A: Places to see links FRENCH CUFFS .42A: Simple floral garlands DAISY CHAINS .58A: Stage name of Ehrich Weiss, for whom the ends of 20-, 36- and 42-Across were props HARRY HOUDINI .Did you all see Joon on Jeopardy last night Pretty exciting The good news for anyone who missed it is that h... read more »
10.03 Mon
Published: Monday October 3rd 8AM
Link: http://latcrossword.blogspot.com/2011/10/1003-mon.html
Description: M O N D A YOctober 3, 2011Janie SmulyanTheme: Most important meal of the day First words of the theme answers create a well-known phrase related to a popular cereal.Theme answers:17A: "Get a grip " "SNAP OUT OF IT " .37A: Crafts technique for an old-fashioned look CRACKLE FINISH .60A: Connector that completes a phrase made from the starts of the three longest across answers AND .61A: Get the front of one's bike off the ground POP A WHEELIE .My girl Janie is back today with a ... read more »
10.02 Sun Calendar
Published: Sunday October 2nd 3PM
Link: http://latcrossword.blogspot.com/2011/10/1002-sun-calendar.html
Description: S U N D A YOctober 2, 2011Merl Reagle Note: This is the puzzle that appears in the Sunday L.A. Times newspaper. If you don't get the paper, you can find the puzzle here. Scroll down to see today's syndicated puzzle. Theme: "Sugar and Spies" A spy story with cooking puns.Theme answers:22A: A2: "... WHAT'S COOKING, Chief Or Chef Or Boss ".24A: A1: "One of our guys is in HOT WATER ..."28A: A1: "... for POACHING a sensitive document from the Something-or-other Emba... read more »
10.02 Sun
Published: Sunday October 2nd 8AM
Link: http://latcrossword.blogspot.com/2011/10/1002-sun.html
Description: S U N D A YOctober 2, 2011 Jim Leeds Note: This is the syndicated L.A. Times puzzle. It does not appear in the actual newspaper, but is available for free at cruciverb.com. Theme:"Vintage Humor" Wine-inspired puns. hic Theme Entries:24A: Wearing a suit made of white-wine labels CHABLIS DRESSED .39A: Traditional time to bottle wine WHEN THE VAT LADY SINGS .66A: Present from a winery THE GIFT OF CAB .72A: Listing on a winery inventory SIXTEEN TUNS .75A: French wineries' regulations to as... read more »
10.01 Sat
Published: Saturday October 1st 9AM
Link: http://latcrossword.blogspot.com/2011/10/1001-sat.html
Description: S A T U R D A YOctober 1, 2011Barry C. SilkTheme: NoneThis puzzle put up a pretty good fight, but in the end I was victorious. A couple things I didn't know, a couple bad guesses, some misdirection here and there good stuff for a Saturday.Bullets:5A: ___ Sea, off Siberia KARA . Never heard of it.22A: "1-2-3" singer Barry LEN . Wow. I haven't heard this guy's name since Barry Silk's last puzzle. :- 23A: Tracker or Canyon GMC . I tried SUV first, then thought it might be UTE, but GMC eve... read more »
09.30 Fri
Published: Friday September 30th 7AM
Link: http://latcrossword.blogspot.com/2011/09/0930-fri.html
Description: F R I D A YSeptember 30, 2011David PooleTheme: Left to Right Familiar phrases change an L to an R.Theme answers:17A: Halloween tricksters' route FRIGHT PATH .23A: Best place to watch "Animal House" FRAT SCREEN TV .45A: Feathers FROCK OF BIRDS .56A: Work the late shift at the diner FRY BY NIGHT .35A: How most reading is done, and this puzzle's title FROM LEFT TO RIGHT .Excuse me, but how the hell did it get to be September 30 already Man Time really does fly. Even when you're not having... read more »
09.29 Thu
Published: Thursday September 29th 8AM
Link: http://latcrossword.blogspot.com/2011/09/0929-thu.html
Description: T H U R S D A YSeptember 29, 2011Don Gagliardo & C. C. BurnikelTheme: Made in China Theme answers and there are a lot of them are all items that were invented in China.Theme answers:1A: Rock conqueror PAPER .10A: Soy milk brand SILK .17A: Dental checkup freebie TOOTHBRUSH .28A: Wile E. Coyote buy GUN POWDER .35A: Gets creative NOODLES .39A: Extent COMPASS .45A: Flashy display FIREWORKS .59A: Beginner's piano piece CHOPSTICKS .64A: Forged check KITE .66A: It celebrates National Day on October... read more »
09.28 Wed
Published: Wednesday September 28th 7AM
Link: http://latcrossword.blogspot.com/2011/09/0928-wed.html
Description: W E D N E S D A YSeptember 28, 2011Bruce Venzke & Gail GrabowskiTheme: Sue the Bastards The first words of the theme answers form a familiar phrase related to the legal profession.Theme answers:20A: Test that sounds easier than it often is OPEN-BOOK EXAM .26A: "End of discussion" "AND THAT'S THAT" .36A: Z's SHUT-EYE .43A: Thing to do before a heist CASE THE JOINT .51A: What the first words of the answers to starred clues describe LAWYER'S DREAM .A few quick links to share... read more »
09.27 Tue
Published: Tuesday September 27th 8AM
Link: http://latcrossword.blogspot.com/2011/09/0927-tue.html
Description: T U E S D A YSeptember 27, 2011Steven J. St. JohnTheme: Flight From Hell Each theme answer is a not-uncommon inconvenience related to air travel.Theme answers:17A: Invasive airline inconvenience BODY SCANNER .29A: Uncomfortable airline inconvenience CRAMPED SEAT .46A: Wearying airline inconvenience LONG LAY-OVER .64A: Excruciating airline inconvenience the last straw LOST LUGGAGE .I have mixed feelings about this puzzle. The theme isn't very exciting, but it's cool how the theme answers are in o... read more »
09.26 Mon
Published: Monday September 26th 8AM
Link: http://latcrossword.blogspot.com/2011/09/0926-mon.html
Description: M O N D A YSeptember 26, 2011Robert FisherTheme: Runnin' On Fumes The first word of each theme answer is a commonly used measure of fuel in a vehicle's gas tank.Theme answers:18A: Ceremonial uniform FULL DRESS .23A: Necktie knot HALF WINDSOR .38A: NCAA Elite Eight team QUARTER FINALIST .50A: Parent whose kids have moved out EMPTY NESTER .59A: Dashboard device, and a hint to the starts of 18-, 23-, 38- and 50-Across FUEL GAUGE .66A: What to add when the 59-Across gets low GAS .First things first:... read more »
09.25 Sun
Published: Sunday September 25th 8AM
Link: http://latcrossword.blogspot.com/2011/09/0925-sun.html
Description: S U N D A YSeptember 25, 2011 Jeffrey Lease Note: This is the syndicated L.A. Times puzzle. It does not appear in the actual newspaper, but is available for free at cruciverb.com. Theme:"It's a Surprise" IT is added to familiar phrases, yielding punny results.Theme Entries:23A: Stakeout SITTING OPERATION .28A: "May I cut in " speaker POLITE DANCER .47A: Part of an excavated skeleton ARCHAEOLOGICAL DIGIT .62A: Voracious vampire's mantra BITE ALL THAT YOU CAN BITE .77A: Pot wit... read more »
09.24 Sat
Published: Saturday September 24th 9AM
Link: http://latcrossword.blogspot.com/2011/09/0924-sat.html
Description: S A T U R D A YSeptember 24, 2011Gareth BainTheme: None, it's Sa . wait, what Hey There's a theme on Saturday And it has to do with cookies Theme answers:16A: Common closer TWIST TIE .36A: Superficial, uncaring effort LICK AND A PROMISE .56A: Carnival game in which a suit is worn DUNK TANK .50D: Food associated with the starts of 16-, 36- and 56-Across OREO .Anybody else freaked out by seeing a theme on a Saturday I sure wasn't looking for one. Nice surprise when I got down to the reveal answer.... read more »
09.23 Fri
Published: Friday September 23rd 8AM
Link: http://latcrossword.blogspot.com/2011/09/0923-fri.html
Description: F R I D A YSeptember 23, 2011Daniel FinanTheme: Numb3rs For the theme answers, clue numbers are part of the clue.Theme answers:20: questions FUN GUESSING GAME .36: hours ONE AND A HALF DAYS .49: ers FOOTBALL PLAYERS .Super clever theme today. Really enjoyed it. If you're still confused by it, look at the way I posted the theme answers at the top of this write-up. Usually I include an A across or a D down after the clue number, but I took the As out today so there would be a better visual present... read more »
09.22 Thu
Published: Thursday September 22nd 8AM
Link: http://latcrossword.blogspot.com/2011/09/0922-thu.html
Description: T H U R S D A YSeptember 22, 2011Betty KellerTheme: For the Birds Each theme answer consists of a familiar two-word phrase that starts with a type of duck, then the second word of that phrase is used as the first word of another familiar two-word phrase. Put them all together, clue wackily, and voil Theme answers:17A: Daffy trying to hit the pi ata DUCK BLIND FOLDE .25A: Survey response at the farm CHICKEN FEED BACK .43A: Tom fooler TURKEY LEG PULLER .57A: Loosey's cake-making aid GOOSE EGG BEAT... read more »
09.21 Tue
Published: Wednesday September 21st 7AM
Link: http://latcrossword.blogspot.com/2011/09/0921-tue.html
Description: W E D N E S D A YSeptember 21, 2011Julian LimTheme: Clubbin' The first word of each theme answer can be a type of "club."Theme answers:17A: Title role in the 2009 Tony winner for Best Musical BILLY ELLIOT .24A: Advantage of some military goggles NIGHT VISION .45A: Freetown is its capital SIERRA LEONE .11D: Unauthorized stories written by devotees FAN FICTION .28D: Pro shop freebie GOLF PENCIL .55A: "That's exactly how I feel" ... or what each starred clue's first word can do ... read more »
09.20 Tue
Published: Tuesday September 20th 8AM
Link: http://latcrossword.blogspot.com/2011/09/0920-tue.html
Description: T U E S D A YSeptember 20, 2011John LampkinTheme: Gimme an I Gimme an O Gimme an A Wait, what about the W Each theme answer is a three-word phrase where each word has three of the same letters and the fourth letter alternates I to O to A. If that makes any sense.Theme answers:20A: Hullabaloo over a sudden policy reversal FLIP FLOP FLAP .33A: Sign of table tennis tendonitis PING PONG PANG .42A: Bit of applause for an equestrian event CLIP CLOP CLAP .58A: Cry of frustration about a Hostess cake DI... read more »
09.19 Mon
Published: Monday September 19th 10AM
Link: http://latcrossword.blogspot.com/2011/09/0919-mon.html
Description: Avast me hearties Hey, sorry I don't have today's grid up. The puzzle wasn't available last night when it usually is and I just didn't have time this morning to figure out what to do about it. I was going to send you over to Amy's blog, but it looks like she doesn't have it posted yet either. I'll do what I can when I can Update from Amy: I did the puzzle in the L.A. Times' applet since it's still not available in Across Lite. Answer grid and brief write-up posted. Another update, from Doug this... read more »