3/30/2023 0 Comments Building a cpu in cpusimThe answer here is ENIAC (which has made more than 60 New York Times Crossword appearances). Speaking of computers, I learned about the “Giant computer of the 1940s” through repeated crossword exposure. The clue plays on the term “not PC,” which often means “not politically correct.” Instead, you need to identify an office computer that’s not a PC - an Apple desktop computer is an IMAC.ġ1D. The question mark in the clue “Something in an office that’s not PC?” indicates that there is a bit of wordplay happening here. I had never heard the term ROLF (“Massage deeply”) before solving this puzzle, but from some quick internet searching, it appears that this is a proprietary term for a type of massage that may or may not involve a bit of a pseudoscience.ĢD. Although the more common name for a “Chimp’s cousin” is ORANGutan, I have accepted that the New York Times Crossword is far more likely to refer to such a creature as an ORANG, which has made over 100 appearances, compared with just over 10 for the full version.Ĥ6A. In fact, when I tried to write my list of Tricky Clues for today, I had a tough time finding them! This puzzle was easy as 1, 2, 3 - and sometimes, that’s exactly what you need to start the week right. The theme is adorable (and seasonally appropriate), and the clues couldn’t be better for new solvers. Nutt is clearly gifted at crafting simple, elegant Monday puzzles. Of those eight puzzles, five have fallen on Mondays - Ms. MONDAY PUZZLE - Hello solvers, and welcome back to another week of puzzling! Today’s puzzle was constructed by Jennifer Nutt, who is making her eighth appearance in The New York Times Crossword.
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