HI Amy:


The dictionary I use as reference is a concise OED from 1976.

I figure if a word is worthy enough to be listed in a 'concise' dictionary (as opposed to an unabridged one) from over 30 years ago - it's good to go.

ELOGE cut the mustard in this regard.


Happy x-wording,

Dave P
Anonymous | 08.29.06 - 5:18 am | #

ELOGE is NI3 (listed as archaic)—a word that cuts the mustard, but merely that. It's a nice Tuesday puzzle marred by an unfortunate entry that I feel could have been avoided.
Todd | 08.29.06 - 10:24 am | #

ELOGE didn't bother me, it had really solid crosses. I'd never, however, heard of BABA! Now that I have, I think it's time for dessert.
Lorinne | Homepage | 08.29.06 - 8:18 pm | #

Lorinne, did you see the Seinfeld episode about the bakery and the struggle over the cinnamon babka and chocolate babka? BABA au rhum and babka are apparently the same thing.
Orange | Homepage | 08.29.06 - 8:32 pm | #

Aha! It's all coming back to me now. *grin*
Lorinne | Homepage | 08.29.06 - 10:55 pm | #