Go for Another Round
The New York Times••entertainment
Key Points:
- Kameron Austin Collins returns to The Times with a new crossword puzzle after a hiatus since 2023, known for his difficult and inventive themeless puzzles featuring unique and bold entries.
- Collins is recognized for incorporating unusual and memorable terms like BAD JUJU, SNOOKUMS, BOOTYLICIOUS, and ROY COHN, often introducing words rarely seen in other puzzles.
- His puzzles combine high difficulty with fresh language and pop culture references, ranging from sophisticated to campy, occasionally delivering surprising or shocking clues.
- Notable tricky clues in the current puzzle include 1A: "What a darling outfit!" answered as YOU LOOK FAB!, and 20A: "Mars comes third in it," which is
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