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At least seven Eli alumni have published crossword puzzles in the New York Times—the crossword crafter’s equivalent of making it to Broadway. The most prolific is Ed Early ’50, who has notched 53; next up is Oliver Hill ’12, whose total of 16 is nearly as impressive, considering how recently he came to the trade. (For more on Hill, see “Fun in All Directions” in the September/October 2011 issue.) Stephen Budiansky ’78, a nonfiction author living in Virginia, has published two Times puzzles. The first, he says, was the hardest $75 he ever earned. The second? It paid $100, but the basic sentiment stands. We asked Budiansky to construct a puzzle for us as a one-time treat for alumni crossworders. He obliged, creating this puzzle—“Legend Has It”—as a break from his latest book project: a biography of 28-across.
Click on the puzzle to see the answers. ACROSS 1 Improvised, in a way 6 Couples retreat? 9 Plastered 16 “ for the stars” 17 Ultimate baking direction 18 and soda 19 To fool a wealthy donor, Payne Whitney Gymnasium was disguised to look like one … or not 21 Coal tar dye 22 Asian honorific 23 China:wonton :: Poland: 25 sister 28 Composer Charles (Yale 1898) 31 Owner of a famous skull that resides in The Tomb … or not 35 Mine in Marseille 37 Hosts, in a way 39 Gee 40 Campus building that was constructed facing backwards when its plans were read upside down … or not 42 Burning issues? 44 Bert’s buddy 45 It’s law in the Loire 46 de coeur 47 2-Down target 48 In tribute to its benefactor’s family business, the outside walls of Beinecke were meant to resemble these … or not 52 out (decline) 55 Ultimate belief? 56 -been 57 Microscope slide stain 61 Bygone Toyota 63 Historical hero whose statue on campus was clandestinely copied one night by the CIA … or not 65 Dies 66 Beset 67 Corn and fish, among others 68 “Loser ” (The typical Yale graduate, according to a commencement address given by Oracle CEO Larry Ellison … or not) 71 Low dudgeon 73 Fleur de 74 Lead astray 76 DC player 78 Nautical brass 81 What 19-, 31-, 40-, 48-, 63-, and 68-Across all are 87 Like some engines 88 WWII locale 89 Boredom 90 Thistlelike weeds 91 Iniquitous locale 92 Tartan patterns DOWN 1 Parabola, for one 2 Fed. narcs 3 Bowler or boater 4 Folkie Phil 5 Dear in Dijon 6 Type of foil or mail 7 “His Master’s Voice” co. 8 Big algae 9 Panics 10 Wayne 11 Pal 12 Bone setters 13 Asahi assent 14 Sea eagle 15 It’s frequently cast 20 scallops 24 “ no kick …” 25 Reliever’s accomplishment 26 Gen. Bradley 27 Former German capital 29 Bald eagle, for one 30 Cutting graft 32 Home of global cuisine? (abbr.) 33 Like some old records 34 Bounce 36 Hip assent 38 Otis et al. 41 Spooky 42 Put on the heat? 43 Age, in a way 46 Take advantage of an opportunity 49 Alien subj. 50 Farewells 51 Part of New York or London 52 Hearing related 53 Llama’s home 54 Streetcar 58 Word with sky or main, often seen in Skye or Maine 59 Not well (done) 60 Loch 62 Man of degrees 63 Minimal part of a min. 64 Skirt style 66 “ only” 69 High home 70 One of an Arizona political dynasty 72 Deals with lions or hair 75 Checked out 77 Newcastle’s river 78 “ of the Fugue” (Bach opus) 79 Bad mark 80 What a CEO may have 82 Took in 83 Horrific Chaney 84 Explosive letters 85 Place to go for pizza or sunglasses? 86 Family name |
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