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Apologies for the late post; I’m blogging on PST (“The Oscars are awarded on it: Abbr.,” 8 Down). In fact, I solved this Hollywood-themed puzzle in The City of Angels  – and I have the $68 parking ticket to prove it.  Even more serendipitously, I’m watching Anne Hathaway give out the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor as I’m typing this. (Spoiler alert! Jared Leto wins!)

But it’s going to take a while to get to the biggest prize of all, which is the subject of today’s puzzle: The theme answers consist of… (Read the full post: Oscar Double Features)

New York Times crossword puzzle March 2 / Constructed by Alan Arbesfeld

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This puzzle intrigued me even before I read the first clue. What was up with this mysterious byline: “By a namesake of 119-Across”?

Making a beeline for that entry, I saw that solvers were in for a Sunday matinee – eight of them, actually. The theme is about… (Read the full post at crosswordkathy.net/2014/02/23/reel-life-anniversary/.)

New York Times crossword puzzle Feb. 23 / Constructed by a namesake of 119-Across

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How ironic that I rushed through this morning’s puzzle to make sure I have enough time for grading. I’m co-teaching a college journalism class for the first time this semester, and the weekends are no longer my own. (At least until May.)

Today’s crossword – “Passing Grades” – is about squeaking by: The theme answers… (Read the full post – Crossword Kathy: Passing Grades)

New York Times crossword puzzle Feb. 16 / Constructed by Yaakov Bendavid

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Cross-posted from Crossword Kathy: It Was 50 Years Ago Today

Aaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!!

That’s the only way I know how to scream in text. And no other sound better represents BEATLEMANIA (“Craze caused by this puzzle’s subjects,” 3 Down) than a good ear-splitting shriek.

Yes, today’s fun and nostalgic crossword refers to THE FAB FOUR (“Nickname for this puzzle’s subjects,” 14 Down), who made their U.S. debut a half-century ago when they appeared on “The ED SULLIVAN Show” (“Host for this puzzle’s subjects on 2/9/64,” 6 Down)…

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Need some solving tips and tricks? I’ve posted some here. Feel free to ask questions or leave comments below. You can also visit my Facebook page, or tweet me @crosswordkathy. And here’s a little more about me.

New York Times crossword puzzle Feb. 9 / Constructed by Charles M. Deber