Puzzle 218 – “Tokens and Tickets”
puz here / pdf here / solution here
Title here comes from the matching clues that followed from the fortuitous pairing of 50-Across and 58-Across. The seed entry, though, as you may be able to guess, was 23-Across. And yet, favorite clue is 18-Across.
New school year starting here this week; good vibes in this direction would be appreciated.
Meanwhile, happy solving wherever you may be, yall. Comments welcomed. Hope you enjoy.
Ha, before I read your comments I was going to say 18-A and 23-A were my faves. Very nice. (If only Jerry and George could see what the cool kids are wearing these days!)
I know, right?!
Good one! Thanks!
You’re welcome, as ever!
Hi Matthew – and once again you delivered a rock-solid puzzle. (Which makes me wonder why the mainstream publishers didn’t pick this one up. Do you not submit some puzzles because it takes too long for the editors to get back to you?)
And good luck with the new school year and fresh faces!
I didn’t send this one out, no. Themeless submission in major outlets has become *so* competitive that, at this point, I’m sending those out less frequently now. Which makes it good to still have the blog as an outlet, with folks interested in solving. Thanks!
Another fun solve, Matt! In addition to smiling at the memory of 23-Across, I liked your 9- and 10-letter downs, especially 2-, 3-, 10-, and 29-. Best wishes for a smooth start to the new school year!
Thanks! Still enjoying the puzzles on your site as well.
Love the quote on 18A – thanks for another great puzzle! And here’s to a good year in the classroom…
Thanks so much… we’re off to a good start so far, feels like!