Crossword Solvers unlock “Defying Gravity” in Recent NYT Puzzle
New York, NY - Crossword enthusiasts faced a uniquely challenging clue in the October 30th edition of The New York Times puzzle: “With 68 Across, ‘Wicked‘ song suggested by the answers to the seven starred clues (adn whose singer is spelled by the circled letters reading from left to right).” The answer, revealed to be DEFYINGGRAVITY and IDINA, required solvers to not only deduce a popular song from the musical Wicked but also to spell out the name of the performer, Idina Menzel, using circled letters within the grid.
This complex clue exemplifies the increasingly intricate designs found in modern crosswords, demanding both linguistic skill and pattern recognition. Popular crossword-solving resources are stepping in to assist puzzlers navigating these complexities, offering support for puzzles from The New York Times, USA Today, LA Times, Daily Themed Crosswords, and others. The trend towards meta-puzzles, like this Wicked-themed challenge, highlights a growing demand for tools and communities dedicated to unraveling the most elusive clues.
