Wednesday, September 16, 2026 — Bonjour, BASENJI!

From Jean & Mike Do The New York Times Crossword MP

Today's crossword was an homage to a state that seems to be bursting at the seams with National Parks, and that state would be ... [REDACTED BY ORDER OF THE SPS (SPOILER PREVENTION SOCIETY)]. In addition to the theme, we found much joy in today's grid. We covered the highlights in today's episode, but we also were quite fond of 21A, Big bang cause, TNT; 55A, Canine guard?, RETAINER; and 65D, In medias _______, RES. Show note imagery: a BASENJI, the Cutest Dog Ever™️ We love feedba...