Wednesday, February 11, 2026 — A walrus, a carpenter and an oyster walk into a bar ...

This was a terrific mid-week crossword by Joseph Gangi, number seven since his auspicious debut in March of 2022. The theme was ... magnificent. It is almost guaranteed to make you LOL when you get it, so in the interests of not hugely spoiling the crossword, we'll say no more about it (other than encourage you to, naturally, listen to the podcast for the full 411). Show note imagery: A Newfoundland (right) and a Labrador retriever (left), meeting with a host of dignitaries, including the pre...