
I pulled out 4D Gilead in “The Handmaid’s Tale,” for one: DYSTOPIA because whenever I hear that word, I think of Euphoria: Build a Better Dystopia. I imagine that others in my board game night group also have thought about that game upon solving this clue. It’s a game that we’ve not yet played together, despite my repeated (albeit half-hearted) attempts to convince the group to play and threats(?) that the game is in the car, even though the game hasn’t left my home in years. Recently Calah and I played Balance of Power, a two-player game that is simple and exciting!

Theme of Puns!
17A “Please continue your generous support of the church”: MASSAPPEAL. I am sad to miss the appeal during the High Holidays this year. Usually the speech that goes along with it is worth listening to.
27A “This device makes prepping cherries a breeze”: PITTERPATTER. Let’s get at ‘er.
44A “Students should report to the gym for a special presentation”: ASSEMBLYLINE.
58A “This medicine will reduce your temperature in no time”: FEVERPITCH. Not really pitching a fever, though. Really forcing it with this clue.
Finished this one in 10:06.
Day | This Wk | Best | Average | 4-Wk Avg | Streak |
Monday | 7:27 | 3:49 | 9:27 | 7:38 | 71 |
Tuesday | 10:25 | 5:22 | 13:36 | 12:25 | 14 |
Wednesday | 10:06 | 7:38 | 17:20 | 11:34 | 12 |
Thursday | 12:12 | 29:07 | 27:11 | 11 | |
Friday | 16:23 | 34:24 | 31:21 | 11 | |
Saturday | 27:43 | 34:38 | 35:35 | 11 | |
Sunday | 15:11 | 55:13 | 40:49 | 0 |