Know no End

[DrTom]

So, I’m back with what I hope is a much better puzzle than last time. As per usual I had a lot of help but I think it really made for a better puzzle. Oh, and you don’t have to worry about the allergeny death anagrams; I won’t do that again (well except for this intro of course). Plus I had to eliminate all my good puns that I had painted on the ceiling before the puzzle would be allowed in the Sisti-ene Chapel.

I’d say this is about a solid 2 but I’d imagine that is going to vary by solver. I will post some nudges on Wednesday if people need them.

In the meantime, please enjoy. PM me with your answers/questions and I will try to keep a leader board. Bear with me because I am working Thursday and Friday so I’ll be slow to post after Wednesday.

Know No End.puz
Know No End.pdf

[Joe Ross]

20210222 MMM DrTom — Know No End — Excel form

20210222 MMM DrTom — Know No End — PDF from PUZ (bigger clues)

[Schmeel]

I finally got to see an MMM puzzle early on Monday! Being in Israel I usually see it much later in the day.
DrTom - Thanks for posting early - it was almost an MMS!
I solved the grid on the bus ride on the way to work, and the meta on my lunch break. I'm a little uncertain about a couple of things - I'll wait for confirmation.
Great puzzle! Thanks!

Edit: Confirmation received - off the couch!

[Meg]

I submitted. Now it’s just a waiting game.....
And we have leapt off the settee. Lots of wonderful clues right in my wheelhouse cuz I’m not as young as the cabana boy.

[RPardoe]

Ditto (submitted, awaiting a response)
Postscript - response received, submission confirmed.

[DrTom]

Whoops! A solver pointed out that I forgot to include the meta hint in the initial post. It is:

The answer to the meta is something that can be Read or Red.

Though judging but the early solvers I think most of you either won't need it or have found it in the online versions. Sorry for the boo boo. Off to the Dermatologist (important for Floridians) I'll post a leader board when I get back!

[Bob cruise director]

Dr Tom - can I squeeze "an impossible task if you are a lefty no matter how long you practice" in 35A

[Bob cruise director]

Dr Tom - can I squeeze "an impossible task if you are a lefty no matter how long you practice" in 35A

And 8D was just on the tip of my tongue and of infinite value

[Dannyvee]

Got it— good one, Tom!

[ChrisKochmanski]

Off the couch.

Loved it!

Good luck at the dermo, Dr. Tom!

[Hector]

[Dplass]

Submitted, pretty sure I got it.

Usually I don't go for odd humor in puzzles but I loved this one. And the mechanism was great. (Maybe I'm biased because I figured it out, though...)

[Hidden in 3D]

I believe I'm off the couch. Awaiting Tom's confirmation after his appointment...

Confirmed!

[boharr]

Off the couch. Confirmed. Very fun.

[DrTom]

UPDATE - LEADER BOARD

We have 12 solvers already, won't be an occupied couch in the house!

DJB-------------------3:38 AM
Schmeel-------------6:34 AM
RPardoe-------------8:24 AM
Meg------------------8:36 AM
m5rammy-----------9:41 AM
BrennerTJ----------10:10 AM
Dannyvee-----------10:11 AM
Dave C---------------10:54 AM
ChrisKochmanski---11:18 AM
Dplass----------------12:10 PM
Hidden in 3D--------12:15 PM
boharr----------------12:42 PM

Oh, and I am guessing that some of these are from different time zones, although I'd like to think people were waiting up for my puzzle being the shy unassuming guy that I am.

[Wendy Walker]

Outstanding puzzle, Dr. Tom! Thank you! Fun and clever.

[Abide]

Nice mechanism, very clever all around. I have filled the cup.

[ky-mike]

Submitted. Feel like I should be off the couch.

[oldjudge]

Late start, but loads of fun. The grid took me forever, and there was a groan each step of the way. I am off the couch.
🛋

[Beth Tyrpin]

That was a wonderful crossword and puzzle.