![]() East Coasters may only be aware of “the burger chain In-N-Out” because of its mythical SECRET MENU, which is partly public, at least, when you consult the restaurant’s website. I haven’t eaten at In-N-Out as an adult, but the lore around its clandestine offerings is quite alluring.ģ3A. I got a kick out of this entry: A “Mentor to a queen” is a debut, although the term DRAG MOTHER has been in use since at least the 1970s, when matriarchal “houses” competed in drag balls. Johnson, who herself served as a DRAG MOTHER in New York City starting in the 1960s. A commemorative bust of her was placed in Christopher Park last year (and is now on loan for the summer to The Center, a nearby L.G.B.T.Q. The “onetime candy maker based in Revere, Mass.,” is NECCO, the New England Confectionery Company, once the producer of Necco wafers and those chalky candy hearts. I associate Necco wafers with Catholic communion, which made “Revere” an oddly appropriate hometown. (People seem to historically practice communion with these sugary little disks. ![]() They also use them for poker chips and to get through tollbooths, in a pinch.)ġ3D. Everyone who can place “ the Volstead Act” in the annals of American history will know what it refers to: the establishment of Prohibition and the subsequent creation of 48 DRY STATES, until the 21st Amendment passed in 1933. Hey y’all! Glad to be back … and on a Saturday this time! I write puzzles with the goal of a Friday’s breeziness in mind, so was surprised to see this slotted for the tougher day. Then again, every puzzle seems easier when you create all the answers. The editing team did a great job adding extra trickery to some clues - I hope it allowed for some “aha moments” that make Saturday puzzles so enjoyable. This puzzle began with the NAME SIGN/DRAG MOTHER combination. American Sign Language was my favorite subject in college (thanks, Professor O’Donnell!) and I’m lucky to live in a city with great local drag performers. As an avid runner and a Survivor superfan, it’s always fun to leave my personal touch on some clues, as well. Want to Submit Crosswords to The New York Times? Happy Pride month, with special gratitude for trailblazers like Edie Windsor and Marsha P. #Drawing all dragon city eggs buitself how to#The system will be on hiatus for the month of July, so polish up that almost-finished grid and send it in!įor tips on how to get started, read our series, “ How to Make a Crossword Puzzle.” Walking on eggshells? The New York Times Crossword has an open submission system, and you can submit your puzzles online. #DRAWING ALL DRAGON CITY EGGS BY ITSELF HOW TO# ![]() ![]() Subscribers can take a peek at the answer key.
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