This was <a href='https://www.xwordinfo.com/Crossword?date=12/5/2025'>a challenging Friday crossword</a>, the second by James McCarron since August, of the year: in short, he's on a roll. There were some simultaneously terrific (if you like a challenge) and terrifying (if you value your streak) clues. Among the best not mentioned in the podcast were 37D, Minimal coverage provider?, THONG (ha!); 27D, Silent sort, CLAM (not FILM or MIME); and 15D, Show stoppers, sometimes, RAIN (true, dat). Show note imagery:  Egyptian football/soccer star Mohamed SALAH, about to do something magical<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1174559/open_sms">We love feedback! Send us a text...</a>Contact Info: We love listener mail! Drop us a line, crosswordpodcast@icloud.com. Also, <a href='https://www.facebook.com/JeanAndMikeDoTheNewYorkTimesCrossword'>we're on FaceBook</a>, so feel free to drop by there and strike up a conversation!

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