Wednesday, December 8, 2021 - SARGENTPORTRAIT, reporting for duty!

Another fine crossword -- the New York Times Crossword Quality Assurance people have definitely been on the ball these last few weeks. Who would not benefit from knowing 6D, Rioja, for one, WINE? Who could not but marvel at 46D, Long time, ERA, paired with 29D, Long time, EON? And who would not wish they could unread 2D, Marsupial with distinctive cube-shaped droppings, WOMBAT? 😀 Overall a great puzzle, definitely a 5 squares on the JAMCR scale. For all the deets, download and listen up! We l...