Thursday, June 11, 2026 — Alas, Poor ARAL Sea, We Barely Knew Ya!
About this episode
The episode discusses a debut crossword by Nikhil Bailey with a unique theme and intriguing clues.
Today's crossword was a debut by Nikhil Bailey, and an excellent one, fueled by an awesome theme (but no revealer: you'll have to work this one out on your own, or ... listen to today's episode). Some other clues raised some intriguing questions: What's the story behind 19D — Gillette Stadium team in the N.F.L., to fans, PATS?Is the food alluded to in 52D, Like blue lobsters, RARE, really a thing?; and Was 54D —"Mushy" side dish with fish and chips, PEAS — invented by a chef with a...
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