Hi there! We’re E and M, two women in their mid-20s with strong thoughts on the crossword. We started doing the crossword together in college and have kept going ever since.
We try to review the NYT and/or the LA Times/Washington Post crossword every day
All in all I think the fill was the most enjoyable part of the puzzle. It felt like it had few repeats without being too difficult for a Tuesday. I had fun and I hope you did too! 17//17
The theme itself was fun, even as someone with less sports knowledge. The themers were solvable even without that, but I liked seeing the common thread that tied it all together. 16/
I know that EPI is a “Commercial lead-in to Pen” (36D) but it still feels weird to hear since that’s become more the name of the product than a specific brand. 15//15
But hey! This puzzle acknowledges THEY “___/them pronouns” (13D) and POT BROWNIES (10D “Baked things that might get people baked”) so what’s not to love? 14/