Jean & Mike Do The New York Times Crossword
A short, fun and occasionally not unintentionally educational podcast in which two fans of the New York Times crossword describe their puzzle-solving travails.
Jean & Mike Do The New York Times Crossword
Monday, January 26, 2026 - Truffle pigs of the world, unite! 🐷
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Season 15
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Episode 45
There's a lot of pressure on a Monday crossword. It needs to be easy (well, easier), entertaining, and educational. Today's puzzle definitely checks all the boxes:
- Easier: 44A, Food court pizza chain, SBARRO ✅
- Entertaining: 6D, "Aiiiiieeeee!," SCREAM; ✅ and
- Educational: 28A, Purple yam used to flavor desserts, UBE.✅
We've also selected our JAMCOTWA™️ (Jean And Mike Crossword Of The Week Award) winner. Have a listen, and let us know if we got it right!
Show note imagery: A CHERUB, as seen, among other places, in Raphael's "Sistine Madonna."
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