Friday, June 12, 2026 —A Quality Friday Crossword!
About this episode
The episode discusses a quality crossword by Amanda Winters and shares fun facts.
This was a quality Friday crossword by Amanda Winters, her second for the NYTimes. It was not hugely difficult by Friday standards, but the quality of the clues was first rate, and there was nary a hint of crosswordese anywhere in the grid. We approve, and give it 5 squares on the JAMCR scale. In addition to the crossword, we are also having a sale on facts, so we have two fun facts for Fun Fact Friday — check 'em out! Show note imagery: An elephant who always looks good in green, BABAR! We l...
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