I have it from DA himself that this week’s crossword is indeed curly.
Batten down the hatches for what will likely be a very intense session with a 15×15 grid.
And remember: no spoilers on this particular thread until Monday.
Update: Themes, themes, everywhere:
RC and I got together in his backyard for this one, and we were plenty happy to say a double-theme in a single crossword.
Fun times.
Tis indeed curly, even with the key 11A, 2D.
Curly, but not excessively so. Got all but one out in 40 minutes, with the last one (a goodie) taking another 25 minutes of on-and-off musing.
It took me a long while not getting 9A for a long while. Then 12A and 6D were pesky.
Loved 15A, 1D, 8D and 17D. Isn’t there an A missing in 15A…picky picky.
What fun! Loved 15A,14D in particular.
Best DA for a long while! I didn’t think it was curly at all. Just good fun. No complaints and no serious googling (apart from 4D, my last one in).
Good challenge this week.