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Sunday, October 11 2026, Danny Ebbighausen

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Happy Sunday, everyone!  Today's puzzle is entitled "Recipe for Disaster", and Constructor Danny Ebbighausen's six themed entries read like instructions in a cookbook recipe. Although probably not the same recipe - perhaps that is what the "disaster" represents? At any rate, the clues provide alternative descriptions of the theme phrases, some of which are quite amusing.  21A. Arrive à la Cinderella?: ROLL INTO A BALL . A cookbook instruction for making meatballs (or drop cookies, maybe) is re-interpreted as someone "rolling in" to a gala social event in an elaborate carriage.   33A. Chef who plans to retire with the perfect tan?: COOK UNTIL GOLDEN BROWN . I'm not quite sure that I get this one. How does cooking make one tan? Perhaps by operating a beach-side grill? 50A. Dental advice from Lea & Perrins?: BRUSH WITH SAUCE . Pharmacists John Wheeley Lea and William Henry Perrins concocted Worcestershire Sauce in the first half of the 19th ce...
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Tuesday , August 25, 2026, Victor Fleming

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Veteran constructor Victor Fleming takes us on an enlightening voyage of discovery today, with four theme entries each containing the word AHA. The apt reveal describes the breakthrough that a solver must make to see the theme.  17A. *Broad-brimmed topper made of straw: PANAM A HA T . These traditional brimmed straw hats actually originated in Ecuador. They have become popular tropical and seaside accessories due to their breathability and ease of wear.   Looking cool while staying cool! 24A. *Dry-cured meats from Smithfield: VIRGINI A HA MS . The Commonwealth of Virginia requires that "genuine Smithfield hams" must be salted, processed, smoked, cured, and aged for a minimum of six months, all within the corporate limits of the town of Smithfield, Virginia.  39A. *Seattle NFL player: SE AHA WK . The Seattle Seahawks are the reigning Super Bowl Champions. Seahawk fans are known to be rambunctious, dedicated, and LOUD . 50A. *Joe Biden's vice president: KAMAL A HA RRIS...
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