Sunday, December 25, 2022
22 Down
Passover servings.
6 Letters
What is MATZOHS?
Hair that is flowing or styled in dreads, not smoked fish.
What is locks?
Ahasveurus so yearned to impress her
That this Jew became queen (not a jester)
Haman said “Kill the jews!”
She said “Haman’s bad news!”
So on Purim, I’m dressing as -----.
Who is Esther?
Equinox. Planet. Crunch.
What is GYM?
This documentarian created the hard-hitting “Thicker Than Blood,” exposing widespread coffee addiction in their high school’s halls due to the Starbucks across the street.
Who is Daniel Streicher?
Tuesday, February 21, 2023
20 Across
Bestows, in the Bible
6 Letters
What is GIVETH?
Singers of “Mamma Mia,” not your Jewish papa.
Who is ABBA?
Joe was a son worthy of praising,
So dad bought him a coat, bright and blazing.
Cloth of so many hues—
Greens, reds, yellows, and blues—
That the musical called it “-------.”
What is "Amazing"?
Chez… Voulez vous couchez avec… Excusez…
What is MOI?
Be afraid! In high school, this superstar won first place in the “Tales of Terror & Mystery” category at a creative writing festival.
Who is Jeremy Abrams?
Thursday, March 16 2023
64 Down
Hebrew word meaning “son of.”
3 Letters
What is BEN?
To shout out or greet casually, not a fluffy snack.
What is holla?
God set one rule that was not cryptic
Just “no” to one thing in specific
But Eve took just one bite
And invited God’s spite
Eden’s not a good spot for a ------.
What is picnic?
Azalea. Pop. Arbuckle.
Who is IGGY?
They’re watching while you’re eating! College op-eds they authored include “You Dine Like a Coward” “You Are Not Smarter Than a Banana,” and “Your Potatoes Make Me Sad.”
Who is Dan Meyer?
Saturday, September 04, 2021.
24 Across.
Shameless audacity.
8 Letters.
What is CHUTZPAH?
An Amazon price tracking app, not a teeny hat.
What is Keepa?
In an answer to Moses’ prayer
God became a commandments conveyer
Placed them atop a tall peak
But old Mo’s muscles were weak
Could have used a rope and a -------.
What is belayer?
Walk the dog. Rock the Baby. Around the world.
What is YOYO?
Welcome to the gun show! This athlete was featured in their high school yearbook for “easily” beating classmate Gary Bedony in an arm wrestling match.
Who is Ian Streicher?
Friday, April 28, 2006
13 Across
Hanukkah toy endorsed by a hip-hop producer?
9 Letters.
What is DRDREIDEL?
Former White Sox pitcher J.J., not a Yiddish fool.
Who is Putz?
There once was a good man called Noah
Who was scared of not lion nor boa
He brought two of each breed
Goats, bats, pigeons, and steed,
All members of kingdom -------.
Who is metazoa?
Lotus. Camel. Bridge.
What is YOGI?
Holy splits! This family member was on the gymnastics team their freshman year of high school.
Who is Paul Streicher?