Monday, November 27, 2023 - CAREEN, fun to say, but to do? Not so much.

Ricky J. Sirois has produced a more challenging crossword than usual for a Monday -- with just a bit of bite coming from words like 24A, Vegetarian dish on a Mexican menu, BEANBURRITO; the bugaboo of spelling-bee enthusiasts everywhere, 39A, French meat stew for which Julia Child penned a popular recipe, BEEFBOURGUIGNON; and 10D, "No Exit" playwright, SARTRE. This is Ricky's first NYTimes crossword puzzle (yaaaay!), and here's hoping for many more! We love feedback! Send us a text... Contact ...