Thursday, January 29, 2026 - Happy Antepenultimate Day!

From Jean & Mike Do The New York Times Crossword MP

This was a debut crossword by Kit Sheffield — kudos! — with a cute theme that must've been a bear to put into practice. Somehow Kit managed, though, and we are better off for it! Apart from the theme, today's crossword seemed a little crunchier than usual for a Thursday, with awesome clues such as 61A, "Think again!", NOPE; 42A, Sound made with a wince, OOF; and 66A, Five train in Brooklyn, NETS. Bravo, Kit! Show note imagery: Not sure if we'd be as enthused with a giant glass of TANG about t...