Jean & Mike Do The New York Times Crossword

Saturday, July 18, 2026 — Alright, DIEGOLUNA is in the grid!

MP Season 17 Episode 14

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This was a crunchy Saturday crossword, ideal for those looking for a strenuous mental workout. As is always the case on Saturdays, today's puzzle was themeless and a lot of fun. We smiled our way through 57A, What might add a bit of flavor to a salsa?, BONGO; celebrated the debut of 33D, Actor who plays the title role on TV's "Andor", DIEGOLUNA; and groaned slightly upon solving 4D, Super man?, MARIO.

This marks Ryan Judge's 7th NYTimes crossword: hopefully puzzle # 8 is already in the hopper.

Show note imagery: Gustav Klimt's THEKISS

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