Lost in the Cross

Hi there! We’re E and M, two women in their mid-20s with strong thoughts on the crossword. We started doing the crossword together in college and have kept going ever since. We try to review the NYT and/or the LA Times/Washington Post crossword every day

All in all I think the fill was the most enjoyable part of the puzzle. It felt like it had few repeats without being too difficult for a Tuesday. I had fun and I hope you did too! 17//17

The theme itself was fun, even as someone with less sports knowledge. The themers were solvable even without that, but I liked seeing the common thread that tied it all together. 16/

NY Times, Tuesday, February 13, 2024 E’s rating: 6.5/10 M’s rating: 7/10 Our thoughts in the 🧵 #nytxw #nytcrossword

I know that EPI is a “Commercial lead-in to Pen” (36D) but it still feels weird to hear since that’s become more the name of the product than a specific brand. 15//15

But hey! This puzzle acknowledges THEY “___/them pronouns” (13D) and POT BROWNIES (10D “Baked things that might get people baked”) so what’s not to love? 14/

NY Times, Monday, February 12, 2024 E’s rating: 6.5/10 M’s rating: 6.5/10 Our thoughts in the 🧵 #nytxw #nytcrossword