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Off the Grid: Sally breaks down USA TODAY's daily crossword puzzle, Year of the Snake
There are spoilers ahead. You might want to solve today's puzzle before reading further! Year of the Snake Constructor: Zhouqin Burnikel Editor: Amanda Rafkin OTIS (56D: Milo's canine companion) The Adventures of Milo and OTIS is a 1986 Japanese movie about an orange tabby cat named Milo and a pug named OTIS. An English-language version of the movie, narrated by Dudley Moore, was released in 1989. My cat, Willow, is delighted to learn about Milo. She's reserving judgment about OTIS until she has more information. MILAN (5A: City where Prada was founded) Milan is the second-largest city in Italy, following Rome, the country's capital. MILAN is considered the fashion capital of Italy. The luxury fashion house Prada was founded in MILAN in 1913 by Mario Prada. ULNA (17A: Elbow-to-wrist bone) Humans have two elbow-to-wrist bones, the ULNA and the radius. ULNA is, of course, the one that fits here. PASTA (18A: Orzo or orecchiette) Orzo is rice-shaped PASTA. Orecchiette is a small PASTA that derives its name from the Italian words for "ear" (orechhia) and "small" (-etta). PIT BULL TERRIER (20A: Medium-sized muscular dog) The PIT BULL TERRIER is one of multiple dog breeds that are sometimes referred to as PIT BULLs (which isn't a breed classification). PIT BULL TERRIERs are a cross between bulldogs and TERRIERs. These dogs often get a bad rap for being aggressive, as some of them have historically been bred to fight, but breed isn't an indicator of aggression. PIT BULL TERRIERs are playful, intelligent, and friendly. TEA (23A: Drink served with lo mai gai) Lo mai gai is a dish in Chinese cuisine. It consists of glutinous rice filled with chicken and other ingredients, which are wrapped in a grape leaf or dried lotus leaf, and then steamed. LAOS (42A: Asian country home to the Pha That Luang temple) LAOS is a landlocked country in Southeast Asia. Its capital is Vientiane. Pha That Luang is a Buddhist stupa (a mound-like building used as a place of meditation) in Vientiane, LAOS. HYDE (45A: Jekyll's evil side) Dr. Jekyll and Mr. HYDE first appeared as characters in the 1886 novella by Robert Louis Stevenson, Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. HYDE. Mr. HYDE was the evil alter ego of Dr. Jekyll. These characters have appeared in numerous adaptations of the novella. TAHOE (61A: Lake sacred to the Washoe) The Washoe are Indigenous people who have lived in the area around Lake TAHOE (which is located on the California-Nevada border) for thousands of years. The name of Lake TAHOE is derived from the Washo word for lake. (Washo is the language spoken by the Washoe people.) LEAD (65A: Element with the symbol Pb) The chemical symbol of LEAD is derived from the Latin word, "plumbum." I'm always happy to see science clues in the puzzle. ANTS (66A: Insects with a sweet tooth) This clue made me smile, because I've never thought about ANTS' preference for sweet foods as a "sweet tooth," but it certainly fits. Not all ANTS have a sweet tooth, some ANTS prefer salty foods or protein or fat. Many species of ANTS are exceptional at detecting sugar, which provides energy for them. OSLO (68A: Capital city with the world's oldest ski museum) Our crossword friend OSLO (making its second appearance of the year today) is the capital of Norway. OSLO is home to the Holmenkollen Ski Museum, which includes an exhibition of 2,500 pairs of skis. PARMESAN (38A: Substitute for Pecorino Romano) PARMESAN and Pecorino Romano are hard Italian cheeses. PARMESAN is made from cow's milk, while Pecorino Romano is made from sheep's milk. HE'S (45D: "___ Just Not That Into You") HE'S Just Not That Into You is a 2004 self-help book by Greg Behrendt and Liz Tuccillo. The book was adapted into a 2009 movie of the same name. MEZCAL (48D: Smoky agave liquor) The sap of the agave plant is fermented to make an alcoholic beverage called pulque, which is distilled to produce the spirit, MEZCAL. Tequila is MEZCAL made from a variety of the plant known as blue agave. All tequila is MEZCAL, but not all mezcal is tequila. A LA (60D: Arroz ___ cubana) Arroz A LA cubana is a rice dish that originated in Cuba, and typically consists of white rice, tomato sauce, and a fried egg. The dish often includes a fried plantain as well. A few other clues I especially liked: SANDS (67A: Smooths with gritty paper) RELIEF (2D: "Load off your mind" feeling) LOST (7D: In need of directions) PIT BULL TERRIER (20A: Medium-sized muscular dog) PLANT MANAGER (38A: One overseeing an assembly line) EYES ON THE PRIZE (55A: "Focus on your goal!") YEAR OF THE SNAKE: The first word of each theme answer can be paired with the word SNAKE. This gives us SNAKE PIT, SNAKE PLANT, and SNAKE EYES. I've been looking forward to this puzzle. Today is the Chinese New Year, also known as the Spring Festival, and Zhouqin often does a puzzle to mark this holiday. You can read my synopses of past puzzles: "Happy Spring Festival" (2021), "Year of the Tiger" (2022), "Year of the Rabbit" (2023). I'm noticing we didn't get a puzzle last year for Year of the Dragon, so I'm especially happy to see today's puzzle. As of today, we are in the "Year of the Snake." Thank you, Zhouqin, for this timely puzzle. As a bonus, I'm sharing a picture of my SNAKE PLANT with you. It got so tall, we had to take it off of the plant stand and set it on the floor. USA TODAY's Daily Crossword Puzzles Sudoku & Crossword Puzzle Answers This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Crossword Blog & Answers for January 29, 2025 by Sally Hoelscher
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29-01-2025
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Off the Grid: Sally breaks down USA TODAY's daily crossword puzzle, Year of the Snake
There are spoilers ahead. You might want to solve today's puzzle before reading further! Year of the Snake Constructor: Zhouqin Burnikel Editor: Amanda Rafkin OTIS (56D: Milo's canine companion) The Adventures of Milo and OTIS is a 1986 Japanese movie about an orange tabby cat named Milo and a pug named OTIS. An English-language version of the movie, narrated by Dudley Moore, was released in 1989. My cat, Willow, is delighted to learn about Milo. She's reserving judgment about OTIS until she has more information. MILAN (5A: City where Prada was founded) Milan is the second-largest city in Italy, following Rome, the country's capital. MILAN is considered the fashion capital of Italy. The luxury fashion house Prada was founded in MILAN in 1913 by Mario Prada. ULNA (17A: Elbow-to-wrist bone) Humans have two elbow-to-wrist bones, the ULNA and the radius. ULNA is, of course, the one that fits here. PASTA (18A: Orzo or orecchiette) Orzo is rice-shaped PASTA. Orecchiette is a small PASTA that derives its name from the Italian words for "ear" (orechhia) and "small" (-etta). PIT BULL TERRIER (20A: Medium-sized muscular dog) The PIT BULL TERRIER is one of multiple dog breeds that are sometimes referred to as PIT BULLs (which isn't a breed classification). PIT BULL TERRIERs are a cross between bulldogs and TERRIERs. These dogs often get a bad rap for being aggressive, as some of them have historically been bred to fight, but breed isn't an indicator of aggression. PIT BULL TERRIERs are playful, intelligent, and friendly. TEA (23A: Drink served with lo mai gai) Lo mai gai is a dish in Chinese cuisine. It consists of glutinous rice filled with chicken and other ingredients, which are wrapped in a grape leaf or dried lotus leaf, and then steamed. LAOS (42A: Asian country home to the Pha That Luang temple) LAOS is a landlocked country in Southeast Asia. Its capital is Vientiane. Pha That Luang is a Buddhist stupa (a mound-like building used as a place of meditation) in Vientiane, LAOS. HYDE (45A: Jekyll's evil side) Dr. Jekyll and Mr. HYDE first appeared as characters in the 1886 novella by Robert Louis Stevenson, Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. HYDE. Mr. HYDE was the evil alter ego of Dr. Jekyll. These characters have appeared in numerous adaptations of the novella. TAHOE (61A: Lake sacred to the Washoe) The Washoe are Indigenous people who have lived in the area around Lake TAHOE (which is located on the California-Nevada border) for thousands of years. The name of Lake TAHOE is derived from the Washo word for lake. (Washo is the language spoken by the Washoe people.) LEAD (65A: Element with the symbol Pb) The chemical symbol of LEAD is derived from the Latin word, "plumbum." I'm always happy to see science clues in the puzzle. ANTS (66A: Insects with a sweet tooth) This clue made me smile, because I've never thought about ANTS' preference for sweet foods as a "sweet tooth," but it certainly fits. Not all ANTS have a sweet tooth, some ANTS prefer salty foods or protein or fat. Many species of ANTS are exceptional at detecting sugar, which provides energy for them. OSLO (68A: Capital city with the world's oldest ski museum) Our crossword friend OSLO (making its second appearance of the year today) is the capital of Norway. OSLO is home to the Holmenkollen Ski Museum, which includes an exhibition of 2,500 pairs of skis. PARMESAN (38A: Substitute for Pecorino Romano) PARMESAN and Pecorino Romano are hard Italian cheeses. PARMESAN is made from cow's milk, while Pecorino Romano is made from sheep's milk. HE'S (45D: "___ Just Not That Into You") HE'S Just Not That Into You is a 2004 self-help book by Greg Behrendt and Liz Tuccillo. The book was adapted into a 2009 movie of the same name. MEZCAL (48D: Smoky agave liquor) The sap of the agave plant is fermented to make an alcoholic beverage called pulque, which is distilled to produce the spirit, MEZCAL. Tequila is MEZCAL made from a variety of the plant known as blue agave. All tequila is MEZCAL, but not all mezcal is tequila. A LA (60D: Arroz ___ cubana) Arroz A LA cubana is a rice dish that originated in Cuba, and typically consists of white rice, tomato sauce, and a fried egg. The dish often includes a fried plantain as well. A few other clues I especially liked: SANDS (67A: Smooths with gritty paper) RELIEF (2D: "Load off your mind" feeling) LOST (7D: In need of directions) PIT BULL TERRIER (20A: Medium-sized muscular dog) PLANT MANAGER (38A: One overseeing an assembly line) EYES ON THE PRIZE (55A: "Focus on your goal!") YEAR OF THE SNAKE: The first word of each theme answer can be paired with the word SNAKE. This gives us SNAKE PIT, SNAKE PLANT, and SNAKE EYES. I've been looking forward to this puzzle. Today is the Chinese New Year, also known as the Spring Festival, and Zhouqin often does a puzzle to mark this holiday. You can read my synopses of past puzzles: "Happy Spring Festival" (2021), "Year of the Tiger" (2022), "Year of the Rabbit" (2023). I'm noticing we didn't get a puzzle last year for Year of the Dragon, so I'm especially happy to see today's puzzle. As of today, we are in the "Year of the Snake." Thank you, Zhouqin, for this timely puzzle. As a bonus, I'm sharing a picture of my SNAKE PLANT with you. It got so tall, we had to take it off of the plant stand and set it on the floor. USA TODAY's Daily Crossword Puzzles Sudoku & Crossword Puzzle Answers This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Crossword Blog & Answers for January 29, 2025 by Sally Hoelscher
