Jean & Mike Do The New York Times Crossword

Saturday, July 11, 2026 — Happy 7/11 Day!!

MP Season 17 Episode 7

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Jim Quinlan's third NYTimes crossword didn't peg the Crossword Difficuilty Meter, but it did break our Quality Of Clues Meter, it was that good.  We covered the best of the best in today's episode, but the rest of the rest were fine too. For instance, we enjoyed 29A, Offering at a BBQ joint, BIB (not RIB!); 33A, Title seen in a tea caddy, EARL (not TAZO); and 48A, Metaphorical beginning or ending, ASHES (deep, very deep). 

Show note imagery: The SAVANNAHBANANAS — not just a team, it's an entire league!

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