October 22, 2026 — The Wrath of Khan? Nah, More Like The Really Awesome Crossword of Kahn 😀

Today's crossword was an awesome bit of work by David J. Kahn, a highly accomplished crossword constructor who first published in the NYTimes in 1994. The puzzle in question was — depending on which cohost you talk to — either a tad on the challenging side, or staggeringly, breathtakingly difficult. Regardless, both loved it, for a multitude of reasons elaborated upon in today's episode. In addition to the crossword, we have a spot of excellent listener mail for your enjoyment, so ... enjoy! ...