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, June 1, 2026 — A round of applause, if you please, for the CLAPOMETER 😀 👏
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This was Kenneth Cortes' third NYTimes crossword, and it was splendid. The theme was memorable and unique, and there were some other gems among the rest of the clues. These include
- a clue that has is making its second appearance in about two weeks, welcome back 42D, Shiba ___ (Japanese hunting dog), INU;
- a university that, alas, its namesake hasn't deigned to donate to, 50A, North Carolina university, ELON;
- the national drink of Puerto Rico, 43D, Piña ___, COLADA.
There were more, and we have wall-to-wall coverage inside.
In addition, we have our JAMCOTWA pick for the week, so check it out to see if your favorite won the brass ring.
Show note imagery: The village in Wales with the longest placename, Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch
Show note videography: How to pronounce Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch
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