In Retrospect October 8, 2023

Puzzles from one of the best in the business which include themed crosswords and metas.
Sunday Crossword by Evan Birnholz
Washington Post Sunday puzzle reveals.
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In Retrospect October 8, 2023

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Very fun fill. I enjoyed it.
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Always very clever.
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Possibly the fairest @ebirnholz creation of them all.
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Another remarkable achievement by Evan to fit so many theme elements in his grid symmetrically. Not to mention the apropos "icing on the cake" that is almost a meta answer. Quite enjoyable to complete.
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Another beautiful puzzle. Thanks, Evan!

On an amusing note, the answer to 53A throws me every time I come across it; I keep seeing this first. Image
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Can anyone explain 145A? Director "Sir Ron" Howard was "just knighted". Ron Howard has not been knighted, so what's the answer? (Thx.)
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Seattle DB wrote: Mon Oct 09, 2023 11:19 pm Can anyone explain 145A? Director "Sir Ron" Howard was "just knighted". Ron Howard has not been knighted, so what's the answer? (Thx.)
The reflected entries were all a bit on the silly side. So yes, while Ron Howard hasn't been knighted recently, for the purposes of this clue we were supposed to pretend he had been! :D
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benchen71 wrote: Tue Oct 10, 2023 12:25 am
Seattle DB wrote: Mon Oct 09, 2023 11:19 pm Can anyone explain 145A? Director "Sir Ron" Howard was "just knighted". Ron Howard has not been knighted, so what's the answer? (Thx.)
The reflected entries were all a bit on the silly side. So yes, while Ron Howard hasn't been knighted recently, for the purposes of this clue we were supposed to pretend he had been! :D
Aha! TY, Benchen for coming to the rescue!
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