

My journey was not eased by a couple of sizable misdirects that mystified me - “election” for ERUPTION, sure, but also “stone’s throw” for AT ONE’S ELBOW.

Or, I should say, doubt after doubt after doubt, until a few little flickers of theme coalesced into a reassurance that I might not be losing my mind. This is challenging fill, no doubt about it. He came up with the idea for today’s grid while restocking wood for a campfire, which is understandable.

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This is his third Sunday the first two had movie themes, which fit with his current location (Los Angeles) and career goals (animation, either storyboarding or character design). Our constructor, Grant Thackray, makes fun and difficult puzzles (Thursdays through Sundays exclusively, so far). SUNDAY PUZZLE - Well, everybody, back to school! This is a pretty tough grid, with an added factor that we see occasionally: It looks a little ugly when it’s finished, because the theme includes some entries that “go the wrong way.” I don’t think that’s a spoiler, but it is something you can show the person looking over your shoulder and pointing out all your mistakes - always so helpful when you’re hard at work.
