I know you haven't posted on the CS puzzle yet, but one of the clues in CS is simply factually wrong. I rarely say this, but this time, I'm certain. The clue is "Wrath, in a hymn" - the answer means "of wrath." It's a Latin genitive. "Wrath" and "of wrath" might be close enough for some, but in Latin they are fundamentally different words - spelled differently, even.

I did like the CS clue at 51A, though...

mds
Michael | Homepage | 12.31.07 - 8:36 am | #

typing, filing, calling, billing -- how nice to have had this past week off and to have been excused from this comibination of tasks for a spell!

was recently in a store that sells novelty items and saw a key ring with a small iron-filing "put the beard on the man's face" charm attached. managed not to buy it but this definitely put "iron filings" back on my radar!

back to work on wednesday -- typing, filing, calling, billing, etc., etc., etc. (it's okay, actually, since it's all for a good cause!)

thx always for your upbeat take on the puzzles, orange -- and to all: a happy, healthy 2008!

;-)

janie
jlsnyc | 12.31.07 - 8:59 am | #

After Saturday I could not bring myself to do a puzzle for two days so I did the Sunday this morning.

Question: Are ANTOL Fugard and ATHOL Fugard the same person?
rick | 12.31.07 - 9:40 am | #

Orange, I had no trouble with the Monday NYT, but my time was 3x yours. How do you make the pen(cil) move that fast? Do I need to buy your book?
Jim in NYC | 12.31.07 - 9:40 am | #

Jim: Yes. Yes, you need to buy my book. Of course! :-) Or you could be content with being a very good crossword solver and pay no mind to time differentials. The book should help hone your solving skills, though—I've heard from a number of people who have improved their skills by reading the book. (Sure would be nice to see a testimonial to that effect in the Amazon customer reviews...)

Rick, I think "Antol Fugard" is a douple typo. It gets a few Google hits, but the only Fugard famous enough for crosswords is playwright Athol.

Michael, I can't rebut a Latin nit.
Orange | Homepage | 12.31.07 - 11:19 am | #

Orange,
Thank you very much for your comment. :-)
I went over to Amazon and noted that you do have some good reviews, including a couple that credit you with improving their solving.
I also added a comment to the "Lusak" review. He/she clearly intended to give you a high rating but accidentally gave you only one star.
Wishing you continued success in the new year.
Jim
Jim in NYC | 12.31.07 - 12:08 pm | #

Yes, that's my favorite review, Jim! (The reviewer used to know how to give 5 stars to books she/he liked...)
Orange | Homepage | 12.31.07 - 12:10 pm | #

Orange,

Since you have access could you please check ANTOL Fugard at cruciverb. I'm positive I've seen this in a puzzle.

I plan on signing up next month but don't want my NYT sub. and that to renew at the same time.

TIA if you have the time.
rick | 12.31.07 - 5:05 pm | #

Rick, ANTOL's not in the database. Sorry!
Orange | Homepage | 12.31.07 - 5:36 pm | #

Thanks Orange, too much egg nog I guess.
rick | 12.31.07 - 7:52 pm | #