Puzzle 109 – “Around the Corner”
puz here / pdf here / solution here
It’s been a while since I prominently placed a Muppet in a themeless puzzle, folks–hence 23-Across in this one. Not my favorite clue here, though: that goes to 47-Across this time out. Kinda like 26-Down too. (I also like 3-Down on the fun fact side as opposed to the punny side.)
There’s some tough stuff in this one, I do sense. So this could be a good moment to remind everyone that there is nothing wrong with Googling an answer or clicking “reveal word.” You won’t be called out for cheating. And I’m not the first one to say it, but it’s true: it’s your puzzle to solve how you want to.
With all that in mind… hope yall enjoy, puzzlers. Happy solving. Comments welcomed as always.
Tougher than usual. But very good
Thanks… I knew this was leaning a bit hard, but glad you still dug it.
I thoroughly enjoyed the puzzle, but I’m flummoxed by the title. Help, please…
Ha, kinda meant it as an oblique reference to 6-Down, but clearly too oblique! My bad…
good one! thanks!
You’re welcome, as always.
I hit a few rough spots but crossings led to a correct solve. BTW, does the title “Around The Corner” refer to a hidden meta-theme?
That’s the goal, for crossings to even out the tough ones.
Definitely no meta here! Though now you’ve got me wondering if I should try and make a meta or two…
Loved this one! Always have to think 3 times about how to spell 23A…
Favorite clues all happened to be down this time: 26D and 35D (love the “contrary to its name” addition)!
26-D is kinda fun. But really, nothing in this one is as fun as 23-A.
47-A had me stumped. Good one.
Beyond tickled to see 3-D (my personal GOAT novel) and with 9-D my first thought was of Poor Tony Krause, throwing his over his shoulder and “making an infinite series of grand entrances into pocket after pocket of space.”
Kudos! Thanks again!
DFW does make his way into my puzzles on occasion. Glad you enjoyed.
Are you familiar with / a member of dfwsociety.org ?
That makes me very happy to hear as I’m going back through your puzzles in reverse order. Looking forward to the occasional DFW reference, among other things.
Yes, I am a member of the society and attended the conference for the first time in Gettysburg this year.
Excellent. I didn’t get to Gettysburg but am planning on Austin next summer. Hope to see you there.